US Bridges

T-801 over Black Hole Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. N. End Montgomery · Structure no. 000000000025064

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-801 over Black Hole Creek is a steel culvert carrying T-801 over Black Hole Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-801
CrossesBlack Hole Creek
Location.5 Mi. N. End Montgomery
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17787, -76.8773
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic309 by 2045
Trucks25%
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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-801 over Black Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-801 over Black Hole 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-801 over Black Hole Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is T-801 over Black Hole Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-801 over Black Hole Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.