US Bridges

Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI SE of Rt 292 · Structure no. 000000000057638

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLockville RD
CrossesWhitelock Creek
Location1/4 MI SE of Rt 292
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.41658, -75.87682
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockville RD over Whitelock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lockville RD over Whitelock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.