US Bridges

SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W.Of Bard · Structure no. 000000000004303

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3008
CrossesLittle Wills Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Of Bard
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93102, -78.67344
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2023)
Projected traffic233 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3008 over Little Wills 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3008 over Little Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.