US Bridges

SR 3026 over Little Cove Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · At Yeakle Mill · Structure no. 000000000044138

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3026 over Little Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3026 over Little Cove Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 3026
CrossesLittle Cove Creek
LocationAt Yeakle Mill
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.73413, -78.03623
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2024)
Projected traffic159 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 3026 over Little Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3026 over Little Cove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3026 over Little Cove Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3026 over Little Cove Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3026 over Little Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.