US Bridges

SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cornplanter Township · Structure no. 000000000033775

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 120 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 1006 Pithole RD
CrossesOver Pithole Creek
LocationCornplanter Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.52079, -79.58649
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 Pithole RD over Over Pithole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.