US Bridges

SR 4014 over Balls Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 2.5 M E SR 4037 · Structure no. 000000000040563

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 over Balls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4014 over Balls Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 4014
CrossesBalls Creek
LocationScott Twp 2.5 M E SR 4037
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.95456, -75.3553
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 4014 over Balls Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4014 over Balls 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 4014 over Balls Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 over Balls Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m).

Who owns SR 4014 over Balls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.