US Bridges

Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.7 MI NW of Hallsport · Structure no. 000000002215270

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFulmer Valley Road
CrossesChenunda Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Hallsport
Coordinates42.08033, -77.86648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$940,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fulmer Valley Road over Chenunda Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.