Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek
PoorCortland County, New York · 4.8 MI NE of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003312090
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 176
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Texas Valley Road over Merrill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek carry?
About 176 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.