US Bridges

Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek

Good

Essex County, New York · 1.5 MI SE Keeseville · Structure no. 000000003369870

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek in Essex 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPort Douglas Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.5 MI SE Keeseville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.49136, -73.45057
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 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 traffic518 (2016)
Projected traffic725 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Port Douglas Road over Mud 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 Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek?

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

Who owns Port Douglas Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.