US Bridges

Flicksville Road over Martins Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI West of SR 1015 · Structure no. 000000000067593

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flicksville Road over Martins Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Flicksville Road over Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFlicksville Road
CrossesMartins Creek
Location0.1 MI West of SR 1015
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84434, -75.20233
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic450 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flicksville Road over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flicksville Road over Martins 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 Flicksville Road over Martins Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flicksville Road over Martins Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Flicksville Road over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.