US Bridges

Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near Pa 662/73 · Structure no. 000000000039968

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2005. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeturk Road
CrossesLittle Manatawny Creek
LocationNear Pa 662/73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38112, -75.78812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (1985)
Projected traffic442 by 2005
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deturk Road over Little Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.