US Bridges

T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI SW of Elimsport · Structure no. 000000000025144

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-397
CrossesWhite Deer Hole Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of Elimsport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.11927, -77.02816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic167 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-397 over White Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-397 over White Deer Hole Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.