US Bridges

County Road 12 over Mud Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 12.1 KM N JCT Rts 12 & 26 · Structure no. 000000003351680

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over Mud Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesMud Creek
Location12.1 KM N JCT Rts 12 & 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6731, -75.87282
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2016)
Projected traffic438 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Mud 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 County Road 12 over Mud Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.