US Bridges

Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.5 MI West of S.Byron · Structure no. 000000003315240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Cornrs RD
CrossesBigelow Creek
Location1.5 MI West of S.Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04886, -78.0951
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2020)
Projected traffic629 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$292,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Walkers Cornrs RD over Bigelow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.