Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile North of Pa 611 · Structure no. 000000000028842
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Creek Road over Little Martins 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 Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.