US Bridges

Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Twp · Structure no. 000000000048505

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCurry RD T-688
CrossesCoal Lick Run
LocationFranklin Twp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89533, -80.12335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Curry RD T-688 over Coal Lick Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.