US Bridges

Campground Road over Kettle Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Ole Bull State Park · Structure no. 000000000042151

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
113 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Campground Road over Kettle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Campground Road over Kettle Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground Road
CrossesKettle Creek
LocationOle Bull State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.5388, -77.7169
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Road over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Road over Kettle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Campground Road over Kettle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Campground Road over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Road over Kettle Creek?

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