US Bridges

T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mile E.Of Listonburg · Structure no. 000000000031681

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 83 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT864 White Creek R
CrossesWhites Creek
Location3 Mile E.Of Listonburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.74658, -79.29563
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$872,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is T864 White Creek R over Whites 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T864 White Creek R over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.