US Bridges

SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek

Fair

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Carter Camp · Structure no. 000000000030204

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144-PA 144
CrossesLittle Kettle Creek
LocationCarter Camp
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPotter County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.63356, -77.70738
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
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 traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic417 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle 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 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek?

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

Who owns SR 144-PA 144 over Little Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.