US Bridges

South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · S.E..Parkesburg 27F10 · Structure no. 000000000009933

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,220 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,945 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Church Str.
CrossesBranch Buck Run Creek
LocationS.E..Parkesburg 27F10
RouteState Highway 10
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95617, -75.91208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,220 (2024)
Projected traffic9,945 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek carry?

About 9,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns South Church Str. over Branch Buck Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.