US Bridges

Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek

Fair

Perry County, Pennsylvania · Kings Bridge · Structure no. 000000000057613

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesTrib to Fishing Creek
LocationKings Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33446, -76.94098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Trib to Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.