Great Cove Road over Palmer Run
Fulton County, Pennsylvania · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Great Cove Road over Palmer Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,896 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 53 of the 159 inventoried bridges in Fulton County rated good (33.3%); 18 (11.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | 3/4 Mile N of Needmore |
| NBI structure number | 000000000053319 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Pennsylvania department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Fulton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek | 1939 | 22,430 | Poor |
| Pa Tpk (I-76) over Oregon Road | 1969 | 21,770 | Fair |
| Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run | 1939 | 21,197 | Fair |
| Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-430 | 1939 | 21,197 | Fair |
| Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1010(LR 29035) | 1939 | 21,197 | Good |
| Pa Tpk (I-76) over Wooden Bridge Crk | 1939 | 20,523 | Fair |
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