FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LITTLE BEAR CR. RD

Carrying LITTLE BEAR CR. RD over LITTLE BEAR CREEK

NE OF LOYALSOCKVILLE, Lycoming, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE BEAR CR. RD

The LITTLE BEAR CR. RD bridge in Lycoming, Pennsylvania carries LITTLE BEAR CR. RD over LITTLE BEAR CREEK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LITTLE BEAR CR. RD compares

▲ 5.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Pennsylvania bridges
301
Bridges in Lycoming · 12 in Poor condition
LITTLE BEAR CR. RD 44.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000025179

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LITTLE BEAR CR. RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LITTLE BEAR CR. RD against other structures in Lycoming and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LITTLE BEAR CR. RD?

LITTLE BEAR CR. RD in Lycoming, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LITTLE BEAR CR. RD inspected?

LITTLE BEAR CR. RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE BEAR CR. RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LITTLE BEAR CR. RD?

LITTLE BEAR CR. RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE BEAR CR. RD?

LITTLE BEAR CR. RD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is LITTLE BEAR CR. RD and does age affect safety?

LITTLE BEAR CR. RD was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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