US Bridges

Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Loags Corner 11D1 · Structure no. 000000000010217

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 3,267 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,288 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBulltown Road
CrossesSouth Br French Creek
LocationNear Loags Corner 11D1
RouteState Highway 345
Coordinates40.14798, -75.79353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,267 (2023)
Projected traffic3,288 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 Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulltown Road over South Br French 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek carry?

About 3,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bulltown Road over South Br French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.