US Bridges

SR 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Kerrmoor · Structure no. 000000000011529

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729-PA 729
CrossesWatts Creek
LocationKerrmoor
RouteState Highway 729
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.89934, -78.58716
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2024)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729-PA 729 over Watts 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 SR 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 729-PA 729 over Watts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.