Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek
FairLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037015 North Beaver Twp · Structure no. 000000000022529
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Smalls Ferry RD over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.