US Bridges

SR 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Middle Creek · Structure no. 000000000031265

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 years old, older 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 4012
CrossesTributary Middle Creek
Location1 MI N of Middle Creek
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.77473, -77.26869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic512 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 4012 over Tributary Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4012 over Tributary Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.