US Bridges

County Road 18 over Hunt Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.6 Miles North of Alma · Structure no. 000000003357570

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
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 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesHunt Creek
Location0.6 Miles North of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01953, -78.05551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic343 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$795,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Hunt Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 18 over Hunt 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 November 2024.

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

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.