US Bridges

Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI N of Elysburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000053956

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoaring Creek RD
CrossesLittle Roaring Creek
Location3 MI N of Elysburg Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.90614, -76.56564
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Roaring Creek RD over Little Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).