US Bridges

SR 1003 over California Creek

Good

Potter County, Pennsylvania · Loucks Mills · Structure no. 000000000030293

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1003 over California Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1003 over California Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 1003
CrossesCalifornia Creek
LocationLoucks Mills
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.84566, -77.70185
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1003 over California Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1003 over California 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1003 over California Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1003 over California Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1003 over California Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.