US Bridges

Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · London Britain TWP.54A06 · Structure no. 000000000010674

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2023. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFlint Hill Road
CrossesW Br. White Clay Creek
LocationLondon Britain TWP.54A06
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7651, -75.8067
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2018)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2023
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Hill Road over W Br. White Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.