US Bridges

Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 1.1 MI S of Harlemville · Structure no. 000000003222520

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHickory Hill Road
CrossesAgawamuck Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Harlemville
Coordinates42.25571, -73.60288
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 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 width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Hill Road over Agawamuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.