US Bridges

SR 4027 over Little Redstone Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000017019

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 over Little Redstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4027 over Little Redstone Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4027
CrossesLittle Redstone Creek
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.07626, -79.83862
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2024)
Projected traffic381 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4027 over Little Redstone Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027 over Little Redstone 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 4027 over Little Redstone Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 over Little Redstone Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 over Little Redstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.