Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Carversville 18A11 · Structure no. 000000000007111
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing 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 Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Fleecy Dale Road over Paunnacussing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.