US Bridges

Union Church Road over Powell Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft SE of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000042319

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Road over Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Church Road over Powell Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesPowell Creek
Location1500 Ft SE of SR 4013
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46398, -76.81214
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Union Church Road over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Road over Powell 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over Powell Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Church Road over Powell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Road over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.