US Bridges

Barmore Road over Sprout Creek

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Freedom Plns · Structure no. 000000003343220

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barmore Road over Sprout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barmore Road over Sprout Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarmore Road
CrossesSprout Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Freedom Plns
Coordinates41.68379, -73.77737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$868,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barmore Road over Sprout Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barmore Road over Sprout 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barmore Road over Sprout Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Barmore Road over Sprout Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Barmore Road over Sprout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.