US Bridges

Davisville Road over Southampton Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Upper Southampton 35B09 · Structure no. 000000000007518

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davisville Road over Southampton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Davisville Road over Southampton Creek in Bucks 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2013. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDavisville Road
CrossesSouthampton Creek
LocationUpper Southampton 35B09
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18313, -75.05893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (1998)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2013
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davisville Road over Southampton Creek built?

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

What condition is Davisville Road over Southampton 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 Davisville Road over Southampton Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Davisville Road over Southampton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Davisville Road over Southampton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.