US Bridges

SR 3003 over Georges Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Springhill/Nicholson Twps · Structure no. 000000000042122

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3003 over Georges Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3003
CrossesGeorges Creek
LocationSpringhill/Nicholson Twps
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.78255, -79.90586
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2024)
Projected traffic786 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3003 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3003 over Georges 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over Georges Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.