US Bridges

SR 4014 over Bucks Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · SMITHFRDTWP07M E TWPRD706 · Structure no. 000000000006489

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,482
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 over Bucks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4014 over Bucks Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 125 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014
CrossesBucks Creek
LocationSMITHFRDTWP07M E TWPRD706
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89959, -76.56569
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (2024)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 4014 over Bucks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4014 over Bucks Creek carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 over Bucks Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 over Bucks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.