Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek
FairCattaraugus County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Conewango · Structure no. 000000003320820
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 41 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Flat Iron Road over Mud 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Iron Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.