US Bridges

SR 1055 over Parks Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · 4MI South of Bixby Corner · Structure no. 000000000048928

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 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 2014, so it is 11 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 1055
CrossesParks Creek
Location4MI South of Bixby Corner
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.90217, -76.3545
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic448 by 2037
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 2014, making it 11 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 1055 over Parks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.