Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Tinicum Township 11H05 · Structure no. 000000000007556
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2013. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum 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 Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hollow Horn Road over Branch Tinicum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.