T-439 over Tea Creek
PoorMifflin County, Pennsylvania · 400FT W Inter T439-LR29 · Structure no. 000000000026614
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 628
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-439 over Tea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-439 over Tea Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-439 over Tea Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-439 over Tea 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T-439 over Tea Creek carry?
About 628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-439 over Tea Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T-439 over Tea Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.