US Bridges

Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.S.PENNA.TPK 42A07 · Structure no. 000000000007040

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1 is a steel culvert carrying Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,792 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHulmeville Road
CrossesMill Creek / 3374-B1
Location.5MI.S.PENNA.TPK 42A07
RouteState Highway 513
Coordinates40.12079, -74.92871
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,531 (2023)
Projected traffic19,792 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1 carry?

About 13,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Hulmeville Road over Mill Creek / 3374-B1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.