US Bridges

Muckey Road over Gridley Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.4 MI W JCT SH392 & US11 · Structure no. 000000003207650

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muckey Road over Gridley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Muckey Road over Gridley Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesMuckey Road
CrossesGridley Creek
Location1.4 MI W JCT SH392 & US11
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48924, -76.08934
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2017)
Projected traffic231 by 2037
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

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$386,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muckey Road over Gridley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muckey Road over Gridley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Muckey Road over Gridley Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Muckey Road over Gridley Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Muckey Road over Gridley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.