US Bridges

SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek

Poor

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Little Gap · Structure no. 000000000009060

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,906
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,906 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002 (lr 13013)
CrossesHunters Creek
LocationLittle Gap
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83223, -75.52299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,906 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek carry?

About 1,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002 (lr 13013) over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.