US Bridges

T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI E of SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000030018

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT314 Log & Twig RD
CrossesHornbecks Creek
Location1/2 MI E of SR 2001
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.20185, -74.92183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2013)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T314 Log & Twig RD over Hornbecks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.