US Bridges

Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Int. With E. · Structure no. 000000003332090

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesJackson Creek RD
CrossesBulkley Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Int. With E.
Coordinates42.23344, -76.73675
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2021)
Projected traffic81 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$574,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley 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 Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Creek RD over Bulkley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.