US Bridges

SR 8003 over Whiteley Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Whiteley Township · Structure no. 000000000018565

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003 over Whiteley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8003 over Whiteley Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 8003
CrossesWhiteley Creek
LocationWhiteley Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.80506, -80.08686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2024)
Projected traffic743 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 8003 over Whiteley Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8003 over Whiteley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8003 over Whiteley Creek carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8003 over Whiteley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns SR 8003 over Whiteley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.