US Bridges

White Road over Phillips Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.8 MI W of Phillips Ck · Structure no. 000000002215030

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Road over Phillips Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying White Road over Phillips Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 47 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhite Road
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Phillips Ck
Coordinates42.25405, -77.90825
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$847,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Road over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is White Road over Phillips 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 2024.

How much traffic does White Road over Phillips Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is White Road over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns White Road over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.