US Bridges

Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · NE of Loyalsockville · Structure no. 000000000025179

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLittle Bear Cr. RD
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
LocationNE of Loyalsockville
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates41.3535, -76.8187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Little Bear Cr. RD over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.