US Bridges

SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Karns City · Structure no. 000000000042573

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 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 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1010
CrossesSouth Branch Bear Creek
LocationKarns City
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.99331, -79.72744
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR1010 over South Branch Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.