US Bridges

US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.40 MI East of Rt 559 · Structure no. 0119155

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,637
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,637 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,741 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 322-BLK Hrse Pk
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.40 MI East of Rt 559
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.51211, -74.77653
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,637 (2023)
Projected traffic22,741 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 18,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.