US Bridges

Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 Miles N of Deposit · Structure no. 000000003367990

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesBig Hollow Road
CrossesBig Hollow Creek
Location1.5 Miles N of Deposit
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.07472, -75.42445
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2018)
Projected traffic172 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Big Hollow Road over Big Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.