US Bridges

SR 1055 over Parks Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. N of Rome Boro · Structure no. 000000000045011

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1055 over Parks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1055 over Parks Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1055
CrossesParks Creek
Location3 Mi. N of Rome Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.90247, -76.35159
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1055 over Parks Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1055 over Parks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1055 over Parks Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1055 over Parks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1055 over Parks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.