US Bridges

Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Morgan Township · Structure no. 000000000018521

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1919
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1919, so it is 123 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2011. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTownship Road 648
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationMorgan Township
RouteCity Street 0T648
Coordinates39.99744, -80.04076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1993)
Projected traffic150 by 2011
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1919.

What condition is Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 648 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.