US Bridges

County Road 16 over George Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 5.3 MI NE of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003047850

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over George Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 16 over George Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesGeorge Creek
Location5.3 MI NE of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34629, -77.92713
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic513 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over George Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over George Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over George Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over George Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over George Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.