US Bridges

Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Slabtown · Structure no. 000000000012681

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCreek RD
CrossesTrib of Roaring Creek
Location1 MI E of Slabtown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.90951, -76.3948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic183 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Creek RD over Trib of Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.