US Bridges

Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek

Poor

Albany County, New York · 1.5 MI NW Preston Hollow · Structure no. 000000003301410

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2008. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUnnamed Town Road
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Preston Hollow
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44926, -74.19003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1988)
Projected traffic7 by 2008
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Unnamed Town Road over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.