US Bridges

T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek

Poor

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · Town of Calvin · Structure no. 000000000018947

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT392 Harmony Chur
CrossesLittle Trough Creek
LocationTown of Calvin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33694, -78.02809
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T392 Harmony Chur over Little Trough Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.