US Bridges

RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 1.0 MI E of Hallsport · Structure no. 000000001096490

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 248
CrossesChristn Hollow Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Hallsport
RouteState Highway 248
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06585, -77.83331
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic938 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 248 over Christn Hollow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 248 over Christn Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.