US Bridges

SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Upper Tyrone Township · Structure no. 000000000016747

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 103 years old, older 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 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1027
CrossesBranch of Jacobs Creek
LocationUpper Tyrone Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10601, -79.55454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,280 (2024)
Projected traffic4,435 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek carry?

About 6,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1027 over Branch of Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.