US Bridges

Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · East of Kreidersville · Structure no. 000000000047415

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2022. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnow Hill Road
CrossesTrib. Hokendauqua Creek
LocationEast of Kreidersville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.72336, -75.48046
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic275 by 2022
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Hill Road over Trib. Hokendauqua Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.