US Bridges

County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 0.6MI E JCT CR27B & CR16 · Structure no. 000000003371160

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesHollowville Creek
Location0.6MI E JCT CR27B & CR16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20518, -73.68886
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2015)
Projected traffic690 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$812,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Hollowville 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over Hollowville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.