US Bridges

Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile North of Kreamer · Structure no. 000000000042805

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek is a concrete culvert carrying Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSmalshbarrick Road
CrossesTrib. to Middlecreek
Location1 Mile North of Kreamer
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.81281, -76.96121
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek?

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

Who owns Smalshbarrick Road over Trib. to Middlecreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.