US Bridges

King RD over Middle Sprite Crk

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 4.0 MI NW of Oppenheim · Structure no. 000000003307150

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over Middle Sprite Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King RD over Middle Sprite Crk in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKing RD
CrossesMiddle Sprite Crk
Location4.0 MI NW of Oppenheim
Coordinates43.11384, -74.73841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic87 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King RD over Middle Sprite Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is King RD over Middle Sprite Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does King RD over Middle Sprite Crk carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is King RD over Middle Sprite Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over Middle Sprite Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.