US Bridges

Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · NE of Penn Drive 3251B4 · Structure no. 000000000054204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNottingham Drive
CrossesBranch of French Creek
LocationNE of Penn Drive 3251B4
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16241, -75.6158
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic427 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nottingham Drive over Branch of French 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nottingham Drive over Branch of French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.