US Bridges

School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Mcalisterville · Structure no. 000000000053860

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchool ST (SR1004)
CrossesLittle Lost Creek
LocationMcalisterville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.63678, -77.27503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic910 by 2037
Trucks16%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns School ST (SR1004) over Little Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).