Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 MI S Pa 472 4020-E4 · Structure no. 000000000010664
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 427
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 136 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 427 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 427 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Hill Road over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.