US Bridges

Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.3 MI NW of Seeley Creek · Structure no. 000000003357770

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesClark Hollow Road
CrossesTrb Mudlick Creek
Location2.3 MI NW of Seeley Creek
Coordinates42.03214, -76.92724
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2038
Trucks19%
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$323,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Clark Hollow Road over Trb 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Hollow Road over Trb Mudlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.