Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.8 MI SW PA-309 3257-D6 · Structure no. 000000000027960
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,333
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,333 by 2019. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek carry?
About 11,333 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Butler Pike over Prophecy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.