US Bridges

Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.2 Miles NE of Preble · Structure no. 000000002263170

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSaulsbury Road
CrossesTully Lake Creek
Location3.2 Miles NE of Preble
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77573, -76.12767
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Saulsbury Road over Tully Lake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.