US Bridges

Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · 315 Ft SW of Shaytown RD · Structure no. 000000000046555

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch is a steel culvert carrying Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcomb Hollow RD
CrossesShaytown Branch
Location315 Ft SW of Shaytown RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90849, -78.18226
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Holcomb Hollow RD over Shaytown Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.