US Bridges

SR 1009 over Mcpherson Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI N of SR 0980 · Structure no. 000000000046269

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Mcpherson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1009 over Mcpherson Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,587 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,248 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1009
CrossesMcpherson Creek
Location3.5 MI N of SR 0980
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.29918, -80.1528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,587 (2024)
Projected traffic9,248 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1009 over Mcpherson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Mcpherson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Mcpherson Creek carry?

About 10,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Mcpherson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Mcpherson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.