US Bridges

SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek

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Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 1MI S. of Checkerville · Structure no. 000000000006530

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027
CrossesOver Bucks Creek
Location1MI S. of Checkerville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.89536, -76.76017
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 4027 over Over Bucks 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Over Bucks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.