US Bridges

SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Exeter Twp 1 M S SR 1031 · Structure no. 000000000069301

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 1025 Schooley
CrossesHicks Creek
LocationExeter Twp 1 M S SR 1031
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.34759, -75.83651
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2024)
Projected traffic989 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1025 Schooley over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.