US Bridges

St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile NE of SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000048962

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSt. Marys Road
CrossesLittle Wapwallopen Creek
Location1 Mile NE of SR 3007
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.11743, -75.99709
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns St. Marys Road over Little Wapwallopen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.