US Bridges

SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · .75 M. W.Of Little Gap · Structure no. 000000000009068

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004 (lr 13014)
CrossesHunter Creek
Location.75 M. W.Of Little Gap
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83459, -75.53408
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2024)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 (lr 13014) over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.