US Bridges

Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.3 Miles South of Hockam · Structure no. AFNJHEKP09124

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCooks Corner Road
CrossesSouth Run Creek
Location0.3 Miles South of Hockam
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.03171, -74.54649
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$90 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Corner Road over South Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cooks Corner Road over South Run Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.