US Bridges

Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI W Hmlt Earlton · Structure no. 000000003200710

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGayhead-Earlton RD
CrossesCob Creek
Location1.5 MI W Hmlt Earlton
Coordinates42.35598, -73.93032
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.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2021)
Projected traffic596 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob 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 Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gayhead-Earlton RD over Cob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.