US Bridges

Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW of Newville · Structure no. 000000000048535

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,875
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 641; Green Spg.
CrossesBulls Head Creek
Location3 MI SW of Newville
RouteState Highway 641
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15942, -77.44858
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2024)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2032
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 641; Green Spg. over Bulls Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.