US Bridges

SR 1005 over Latimore Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · W.Of Deardorffs Mill · Structure no. 000000000000174

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Latimore Creek is a concrete other carrying SR 1005 over Latimore Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 5 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesLatimore Creek
LocationW.Of Deardorffs Mill
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02941, -77.08855
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2023)
Projected traffic593 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Latimore Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Latimore 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Latimore Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Latimore Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Latimore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.