US Bridges

Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.NW.OF 375 3036-G1 · Structure no. 000000000007594

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolicong Road T386
CrossesTributary Pidcock Creek
Location.1MI.NW.OF 375 3036-G1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31093, -75.0191
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2013)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Holicong Road T386 over Tributary Pidcock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.