US Bridges

T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI NE of Kelly Point · Structure no. 000000000033595

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-392 (cty Br 4)
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of Kelly Point
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.0033, -76.92577
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-392 (cty Br 4) over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.