US Bridges

RTE 244 over Feathers Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.04 Miles SE of Feathers · Structure no. 000000001042870

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 244 over Feathers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 244 over Feathers Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 937 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE 244
CrossesFeathers Creek
Location0.04 Miles SE of Feathers
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates42.24026, -78.01653
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2020)
Projected traffic977 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 244 over Feathers Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 244 over Feathers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 244 over Feathers Creek carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 244 over Feathers Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns RTE 244 over Feathers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.