US Bridges

Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Hinsdale · Structure no. 000000003321850

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
964
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow Creek in Cattaraugus 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFay Hollow Road
CrossesFay Hollow Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Hinsdale
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15358, -78.41665
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2020)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$394,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow 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 July 2023.

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

About 964 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Fay Hollow Road over Fay Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.