US Bridges

SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek

Poor

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile South of Proctor · Structure no. 000000000024823

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesOver Plunketts Creek
Location1 Mile South of Proctor
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.40602, -76.80102
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2024)
Projected traffic378 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Over Plunketts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.