US Bridges

Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · South of Ambler 30F02 · Structure no. 000000000027589

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6 is a concrete culvert carrying Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,457 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,755 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Road
CrossesProphecy Creek / 3257-C6
LocationSouth of Ambler 30F02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15167, -75.23306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,457 (2024)
Projected traffic11,755 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6 carry?

About 6,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Prophecy Creek / 3257-C6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.