US Bridges

Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek

FairPosted for load

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · NW of Little Gap · Structure no. 000000000009120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek is a steel culvert carrying Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2009. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSummer Mtn. RD
CrossesHunters Creek
LocationNW of Little Gap
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84197, -75.54004
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1989)
Projected traffic126 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Summer Mtn. RD over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.