US Bridges

SR 1005 over Tea Creek

Fair

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania · Reedsville · Structure no. 000000000026504

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,997
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1005 over Tea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1005 over Tea Creek in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1005
CrossesTea Creek
LocationReedsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMifflin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67407, -77.60037
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,997 (2023)
Projected traffic8,771 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$529,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1005 over Tea Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1005 over Tea 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 Tea Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 1005 over Tea Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1005 over Tea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.