Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek
PoorPosted for loadCattaraugus County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Sugartown · Structure no. 000000002212020
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Morgan Hollow RD over Forks Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.