US Bridges

SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Jackson Twp 1.4 M S TR492 · Structure no. 000000000032351

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0547 TR 547
CrossesLittle Butler Creek
LocationJackson Twp 1.4 M S TR492
RouteState Highway 547
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.8282, -75.63479
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic678 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0547 TR 547 over Little Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.