US Bridges

Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek

Fair

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E.Of Benfer · Structure no. 000000000031270

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesTributary Middle Creek
Location4 MI E.Of Benfer
RouteState Highway 0
CountySnyder County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77917, -77.14461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic293 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Tributary Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Tributary Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.