US Bridges

SR 8007 over Ruff Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Washington Township · Structure no. 000000000018567

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8007 over Ruff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8007 over Ruff Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 8007
CrossesRuff Creek
LocationWashington Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95697, -80.16906
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic718 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 8007 over Ruff Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8007 over Ruff 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 8007 over Ruff Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8007 over Ruff Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns SR 8007 over Ruff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.