US Bridges

Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek

Poor

Chemung County, New York · 5.0 MI Seeley Ck · Structure no. 000000003331910

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClark Hollow Road
CrossesHendy Creek
Location5.0 MI Seeley Ck
Coordinates42.07449, -76.94012
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2018)
Projected traffic241 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$436,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Hollow Road over Hendy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.