US Bridges

SR 0547 TR 547 over Butler Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Gibson Twp @ JCT SR 2067 · Structure no. 000000000040733

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0547 TR 547 over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0547 TR 547 over Butler Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0547 TR 547
CrossesButler Creek
LocationGibson Twp @ JCT SR 2067
RouteState Highway 547
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.80354, -75.64424
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 0547 TR 547 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0547 TR 547 over Butler 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 2022.

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

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

How long is SR 0547 TR 547 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0547 TR 547 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.