US Bridges

SR 3027 over George Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Fairchance Borough · Structure no. 000000000016947

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3027 over George Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3027 over George Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 120 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,129 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3027
CrossesGeorge Creek
LocationFairchance Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82546, -79.74393
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2024)
Projected traffic4,129 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3027 over George Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 3027 over George 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 3027 over George Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3027 over George Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3027 over George Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.