US Bridges

SR 1005 over Honey Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Reedsville · Structure no. 000000000026502

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,997
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Honey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Honey Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 104 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 5,997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,771 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesHoney Creek
LocationReedsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66234, -77.59465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,997 (2023)
Projected traffic8,771 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is SR 1005 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1005 over Honey Creek carry?

About 5,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1005 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.