US Bridges

Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.S of Bannerville · Structure no. 000000000031310

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDecatur RD T457
CrossesOver Jacks Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S of Bannerville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72624, -77.34994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic232 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Decatur RD T457 over Over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.