US Bridges

White Horse Road over Crum Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. SE Malvern 34B2 · Structure no. 000000000010307

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Horse Road over Crum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Horse Road over Crum Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhite Horse Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location3 Mi. SE Malvern 34B2
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.00797, -75.46527
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 White Horse Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Horse Road over Crum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does White Horse Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is White Horse Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Horse Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.