US Bridges

SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Cherry Tree Township · Structure no. 000000000033862

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4022 Buxton Rd.
CrossesOver Prather Creek
LocationCherry Tree Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.56826, -79.76109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4022 Buxton Rd. over Over Prather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.