US Bridges

SR 1001 over Branch Honey Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Naginey · Structure no. 000000000026471

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Branch Honey Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1001 over Branch Honey Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 1001
CrossesBranch Honey Creek
LocationNaginey
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.70428, -77.55013
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2024)
Projected traffic764 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1001 over Branch Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1001 over Branch Honey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1001 over Branch Honey Creek carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 over Branch Honey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Branch Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.