US Bridges

Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 200 West of SR 4015 · Structure no. 000000000035306

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887, 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKrepps Bridge T799
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location200 West of SR 4015
RouteCity Street 0T799
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34085, -80.33105
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1993)
Projected traffic40 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Krepps Bridge T799 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.