US Bridges

SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 3.8 MI W from SR 0018 · Structure no. 000000000048019

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,459
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,459 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,112 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 0050
CrossesBr S. Fork Cross Creek
Location3.8 MI W from SR 0018
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.27921, -80.39778
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,459 (2024)
Projected traffic3,112 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek carry?

About 2,459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0050 over Br S. Fork Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.