Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek
FairAllegany County, New York · 1.4 MI NW of Hume · Structure no. 000000002214820
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Higgins Creek Road over Sixtown Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.