US Bridges

SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawax Tp .7M N SR 4006 · Structure no. 000000000029923

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 2,932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0590 TR 590
CrossesTinkwig Creek
LocationLackawax Tp .7M N SR 4006
RouteState Highway 590
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48312, -75.16219
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,932 (2023)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek carry?

About 2,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 0590 TR 590 over Tinkwig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.