US Bridges

SR 2004 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Wharton Township · Structure no. 000000000016857

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Big Sandy Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SR 2004 over Big Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2004
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
LocationWharton Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7694, -79.62682
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic252 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2004 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 over Big Sandy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR 2004 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.