US Bridges

SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Mcconnellsburg · Structure no. 000000000017880

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,554
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 95 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 6 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 4,554 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1004
CrossesBig Cove Creek
LocationMcconnellsburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93363, -78.00217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,554 (2024)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1004 over Big Cove 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek carry?

About 4,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1004 over Big Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.