US Bridges

Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek

Good

Pike County, Pennsylvania · Dingman Twp .2 M E TR 739 · Structure no. 000000000053561

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek in Pike 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 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,613 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLog Tavern RD
CrossesDwarfs Kill Creek
LocationDingman Twp .2 M E TR 739
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPike County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.29934, -74.95935
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,613 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek built?

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

What condition is Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Log Tavern RD over Dwarfs Kill Creek?

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