US Bridges

County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.6 MI S of Cuba · Structure no. 000000003330210

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesTrib W Branch Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Cuba
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19532, -78.27838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2018)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$754,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Trib W Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Trib W Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.