US Bridges

Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 M. North of Pa 611 · Structure no. 000000000068668

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Creek Road
CrossesLittle Martins Creek
Location1 M. North of Pa 611
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79545, -75.18289
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.