US Bridges

County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.9 MI W of Flatbrook · Structure no. 000000003365160

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesFrisbee Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Flatbrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38378, -73.46468
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2019)
Projected traffic346 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Frisbee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns County Road 5 over Frisbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.