US Bridges

Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 5.4 MI SW of Oxford · Structure no. 000000003350760

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuckley Hollow RD
CrossesBowman Creek
Location5.4 MI SW of Oxford
Coordinates42.40131, -75.65894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic77 by 2036
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Hollow RD over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.