US Bridges

T-618 over Bates Fork

Good

Greene County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 MI N of SR18 · Structure no. 000000000048955

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-618 over Bates Fork is a concrete culvert carrying T-618 over Bates Fork in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-618
CrossesBates Fork
Location2.2 MI N of SR18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95626, -80.25434
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T-618 over Bates Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-618 over Bates Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T-618 over Bates Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-618 over Bates Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-618 over Bates Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.