US Bridges

T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · Btw T939 & SR0286 · Structure no. 000000000041291

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek is a other culvert carrying T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-436 Brown Road
CrossesCush Creek
LocationBtw T939 & SR0286
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80994, -78.83841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns T-436 Brown Road over Cush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.