US Bridges

County Road 18 over Hunt Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.4 Mi. North of Alma · Structure no. 000000003329810

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Hunt Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 18 over Hunt Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesHunt Creek
Location1.4 Mi. North of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03315, -78.05025
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2018)
Projected traffic451 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$895,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Hunt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Hunt Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.