US Bridges

Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2 MI West of Andes · Structure no. 000000002269670

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBullet Hole Road
CrossesBullet Hole Creek
Location2 MI West of Andes
Coordinates42.17738, -74.80459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$351,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bullet Hole Road over Bullet Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.