US Bridges

Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Cumberland/Monongahela · Structure no. 000000000044402

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTwp RD 688
CrossesLittle Whiteley Creek
LocationCumberland/Monongahela
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.85881, -79.95899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 688 over Little Whiteley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.