US Bridges

Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Inter.W/Pleasant Ave. · Structure no. 000000000001113

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 32,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,243 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Creek RD
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location@ Inter.W/Pleasant Ave.
RouteState Highway 366
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61091, -79.75654
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,993 (2024)
Projected traffic27,243 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek RD over Little Bull 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 32,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Bull Creek RD over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.