US Bridges

T-433 Hametown RD over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000038213

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-433 Hametown RD over Rock Creek is a concrete frame carrying T-433 Hametown RD over Rock 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-433 Hametown RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location1 MI NE Glen Rock
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80136, -76.71633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1997)
Projected traffic349 by 2030
Trucks5%
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

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 T-433 Hametown RD over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is T-433 Hametown RD over Rock 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-433 Hametown RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-433 Hametown RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-433 Hametown RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.