US Bridges

CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek

Poor

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.71 Mi. South of CR 694 · Structure no. 0808F02

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
904
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR581 Comminrs Pke
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location0.71 Mi. South of CR 694
RouteCounty Highway 581
Coordinates39.66396, -75.24287
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2024)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.