US Bridges

SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Forkston Twp .5M N SR4005 · Structure no. 000000000037273

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3001
CrossesBr Mehoopany Creek
LocationForkston Twp .5M N SR4005
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.54644, -76.13521
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic127 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 3001 over Br Mehoopany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.