US Bridges

SR 1009 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR 26 · Structure no. 000000000004171

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1009 over Yellow Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR 26
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14211, -78.28655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2024)
Projected traffic282 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1009 over Yellow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.