US Bridges

SR 284 over Over Texas Creek

Good

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. NE of English Cen · Structure no. 000000000042588

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 284 over Over Texas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 284 over Over Texas Creek in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 284
CrossesOver Texas Creek
Location2.5 Mi. NE of English Cen
RouteState Highway 284
Coordinates41.46667, -77.25
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 284 over Over Texas Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 284 over Over Texas 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 284 over Over Texas Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 284 over Over Texas Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 284 over Over Texas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.