US Bridges

SR 4023 over Georges Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Lovely · Structure no. 000000000004373

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4023 over Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4023 over Georges 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4023
CrossesGeorges Creek
LocationLovely
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.20853, -78.60405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4023 over Georges Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4023 over Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4023 over Georges Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4023 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4023 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.