US Bridges

Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek

Good

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Oakland Mills · Structure no. 000000000053861

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFree Spring Church
CrossesUnt to Lost Creek
LocationOakland Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.61265, -77.31352
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
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2023)
Projected traffic512 by 2037
Trucks8%
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 Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Spring Church over Unt to 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 Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Free Spring Church over Unt to Lost Creek?

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