US Bridges

Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 3.2 Miles SE of Belmont · Structure no. 000000002254680

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Bottom Road
CrossesPlum Bottom Creek
Location3.2 Miles SE of Belmont
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21601, -77.97122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Bottom Road over Plum Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.