US Bridges

SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · West of Karns City · Structure no. 000000000042572

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1010
CrossesSouth Branch Bear Creek
LocationWest of Karns City
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.9937, -79.73389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1010 over South Branch Bear 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.