US Bridges

Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · East of SR 125 W.Of Haas · Structure no. 000000000030891

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2005. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Hollow
CrossesMahantongo Creek
LocationEast of SR 125 W.Of Haas
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68969, -76.51996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1985)
Projected traffic280 by 2005
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hollow over Mahantongo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.