Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · 100 East of TR 414 · Structure no. 000000000035275
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 138 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2010. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Plants Bridge T408 over Templeton Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.