US Bridges

Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile North of Pa 611 · Structure no. 000000000069607

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Creek Road
CrossesLittle Martins Creek
Location0.4 Mile North of Pa 611
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79021, -75.18493
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks—
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 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 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek Road over Little 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 January 2023.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek Road over Little Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.