US Bridges

T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek

Poor

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.Nw.Of New Lexington · Structure no. 000000000031869

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesT338 Fall Run Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location4 Mi.Nw.Of New Lexington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95782, -79.27976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$765,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T338 Fall Run Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.