US Bridges

Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.47 MI N of Rt 130 · Structure no. 045A004

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,556
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek is a concrete frame carrying Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 10,556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesLittle Timber Creek
Location0.47 MI N of Rt 130
RouteCounty Highway 551
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87792, -75.10836
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,556 (2023)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway over Little Timber 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek carry?

About 10,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Little Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.