US Bridges

Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI N SR 212 2469-G7 · Structure no. 000000000007565

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2011. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStouts Valley Road
CrossesCooks Creek
Location0.3 MI N SR 212 2469-G7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5867, -75.21116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic280 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stouts Valley Road over Cooks 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stouts Valley Road over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.