US Bridges

Creek Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Forestville · Structure no. 000000003325500

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
489
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek Road over Walnut Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Forestville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.43765, -79.19688
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2018)
Projected traffic685 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Walnut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.