US Bridges

Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek

Poor

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 450 Ft West of SR 44 · Structure no. 000000000030489

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHungry Hollow Road
CrossesLittle Kettle Creek
Location450 Ft West of SR 44
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.5883, -77.7071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hungry Hollow Road over Little Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.