US Bridges

Town Hill Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.0 MI East of Leon · Structure no. 000000003322220

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Hill Road over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Hill Road over Mud Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 years old, older 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTown Hill Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0 MI East of Leon
Coordinates42.2904, -78.99753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic132 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Hill Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Town Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Town Hill Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Town Hill Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Town Hill Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.