US Bridges

SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek

Poor

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Palmyra Twp 1 M E TR 507 · Structure no. 000000000029792

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,455
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,455 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0006 TR 6
CrossesDecker Creek
LocationPalmyra Twp 1 M E TR 507
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.43889, -75.15656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,455 (2023)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek carry?

About 5,455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0006 TR 6 over Decker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.