US Bridges

Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek

FairPosted for load

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Little Gap · Structure no. 000000000009121

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCovered Brg RD
CrossesHunters Creek
LocationLittle Gap
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83201, -75.52254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1990)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Brg 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 Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Brg RD over Hunters Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.