US Bridges

SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI North of North Rome · Structure no. 000000000006268

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 1029
CrossesTributary Bullard Creek
Location4 MI North of North Rome
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.91595, -76.41624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2024)
Projected traffic179 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 over Tributary Bullard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.