US Bridges

Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 S.Hallam Kreutz Crk. · Structure no. 000000000038132

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOwl Valley Road
CrossesKreutz Creek
Location1 S.Hallam Kreutz Crk.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98256, -76.60327
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owl Valley Road over Kreutz 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Valley Road over Kreutz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.