US Bridges

SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Rockport · Structure no. 000000000009108

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,073
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 105 years old, older 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 2,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4010(APPL 1012)
CrossesBuck Mountain Creek
LocationRockport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96919, -75.77045
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,073 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain 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 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek carry?

About 2,073 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 4010(APPL 1012) over Buck Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.