US Bridges

Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi. NE of Lost Turkey · Structure no. 000000000056894

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek is a concrete frame carrying Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2049. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock Creek Road
CrossesBabcock Creek
Location1.4 Mi. NE of Lost Turkey
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.225, -78.74194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2049
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock Creek Road over Babcock 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock Creek Road over Babcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.