US Bridges

Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S.Tollgate 2807-D5 · Structure no. 000000000007637

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScholls School RD
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location.5 MI S.Tollgate 2807-D5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4091, -75.3544
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scholls School RD over Morgan 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scholls School RD over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.