US Bridges

Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E of Old Mill RD · Structure no. 000000000057199

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckwalter Road
CrossesTrib to Mingo Creek
LocationE of Old Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19489, -75.51611
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Buckwalter Road over Trib to Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.