US Bridges

Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run

Good

Blair County, Pennsylvania · .75 MI NE of Culp · Structure no. 000000000054096

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKettle Rd; SR 1013
CrossesSinking Run
Location.75 MI NE of Culp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.58654, -78.24527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2024)
Projected traffic743 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle Rd; SR 1013 over Sinking Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).