US Bridges

SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Penn Forest · Structure no. 000000000009048

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 years old, older 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 1001 (lr 13012)
CrossesWild Creek
LocationPenn Forest
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.94009, -75.58441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2024)
Projected traffic491 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 (lr 13012) over Wild Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.