US Bridges

SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W.Sulphur Spring · Structure no. 000000000004317

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3014
CrossesSulphur Spring Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Sulphur Spring
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97109, -78.60916
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring 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 SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3014 over Sulphur Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.