US Bridges

SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Preston Twp .1M S SR 4033 · Structure no. 000000000035505

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek in Wayne 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 778 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 0247 TR 247
CrossesKinneyville Creek
LocationPreston Twp .1M S SR 4033
RouteState Highway 247
Coordinates41.84901, -75.33726
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2024)
Projected traffic926 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 0247 TR 247 over Kinneyville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.