US Bridges

Flats Road over Murderers Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI S Vill Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000003200790

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flats Road over Murderers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flats Road over Murderers Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFlats Road
CrossesMurderers Creek
Location1.5 MI S Vill Coxsackie
Coordinates42.32078, -73.82983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2019)
Projected traffic659 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flats Road over Murderers Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flats Road over Murderers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Flats Road over Murderers Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Flats Road over Murderers Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Flats Road over Murderers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.