US Bridges

Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 225 +328 · Structure no. 000000003331890

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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 5 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKinner Hill Road
CrossesMudlick Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 225 +328
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.0176, -76.90209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2038
Trucks19%
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$587,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kinner Hill Road over Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.