US Bridges

Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · NE of Centerville · Structure no. 000000000028872

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2020. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStone Church Road
CrossesAllegheny Creek
LocationNE of Centerville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87405, -75.10006
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic175 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Church Road over Allegheny 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Church Road over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.