US Bridges

T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Btw T449 & T683 · Structure no. 000000000022531

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-322 Hillsville
CrossesHickory Run Tributary
LocationBtw T449 & T683
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.98919, -80.49554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
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-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-322 Hillsville over Hickory Run Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.