US Bridges

T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Between Int of T-919 · Structure no. 000000000045681

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-507 Plank RD
CrossesPequea Creek
LocationBetween Int of T-919
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03478, -75.96619
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic190 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-507 Plank RD over Pequea 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-507 Plank RD over Pequea Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.