Birch Drive over Unknown Creek
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · Falls 3263-H4 · Structure no. 000000000069735
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Drive over Unknown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Birch Drive over Unknown Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Drive over Unknown Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Drive over Unknown Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Birch Drive over Unknown Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Birch Drive over Unknown Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Birch Drive over Unknown Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.