US Bridges

SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · U. Tyrone & E. Huntingdon · Structure no. 000000000016748

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek in Fayette 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1027
CrossesJacobs Creek
LocationU. Tyrone & E. Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11253, -79.55319
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 1027 over Jacobs 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1027 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.