Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · .4 MI N US-202 3474-E1 · Structure no. 000000000010792
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Morehall Road over Valley 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Morehall Road over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.