US Bridges

SR 2004 over Turtle Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. East of Mifflinburg · Structure no. 000000000033523

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,329
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2004 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2004 over Turtle Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 2004
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location4 Mi. East of Mifflinburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.92215, -76.96836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2024)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 SR 2004 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2004 over Turtle 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2004 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2004 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2004 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.