US Bridges

SR 4001 over Kettle Creek

Poor

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mile South Leidy · Structure no. 000000000012372

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4001 over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4001 over Kettle Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 4001
CrossesKettle Creek
Location4 Mile South Leidy
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.35084, -77.92452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic186 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4001 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4001 over Kettle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4001 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4001 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4001 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.