US Bridges

SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek

Fair

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Lackawaxen Tp 6M S TR 590 · Structure no. 000000000030009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4006
CrossesTinkwig Creek
LocationLackawaxen Tp 6M S TR 590
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48323, -75.13694
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4006 over Tinkwig 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 4006 over Tinkwig Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.