US Bridges

County Road 119 over Sprite Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 5.5 MI NW of Lassellville · Structure no. 000000003306960

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Sprite Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 119 over Sprite Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesSprite Creek
Location5.5 MI NW of Lassellville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13229, -74.62838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2021)
Projected traffic493 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$327,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Sprite Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 119 over Sprite 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 119 over Sprite Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 119 over Sprite Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns County Road 119 over Sprite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.