US Bridges

Walkers Corner RD over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 0.2 MI W S.Byron · Structure no. 000000003315250

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walkers Corner RD over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Walkers Corner RD over Black 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 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWalkers Corner RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2 MI W S.Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04816, -78.06937
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 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2021)
Projected traffic489 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walkers Corner RD over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Walkers Corner RD over Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walkers Corner RD over Black Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walkers Corner RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Walkers Corner RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.