US Bridges

Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.2M North of 22 · Structure no. 000000000048139

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTarr Hollow T-618
CrossesU. Trib. to Turtle Creek
Location0.2M North of 22
Coordinates40.42869, -79.67176
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2017)
Projected traffic480 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tarr Hollow T-618 over U. Trib. to Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.