US Bridges

County Road 6 over Mud Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.7 Miles East of Leon · Structure no. 000000003322120

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 6 over Mud Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.7 Miles East of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28596, -78.96562
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2020)
Projected traffic393 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$976,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Mud 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Mud Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.