US Bridges

SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Gibson Twp 649 N SR 2046 · Structure no. 000000000032391

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1001
CrossesBranch Tunkhannock Creek
LocationGibson Twp 649 N SR 2046
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.81417, -75.57005
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock 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 SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1001 over Branch Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.