US Bridges

Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.S of POTTSTOWN3138K9 · Structure no. 000000000054606

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKulp Road T-526
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location3MI.S of POTTSTOWN3138K9
RouteCity Street 526
Coordinates40.19721, -75.62485
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kulp Road T-526 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.