US Bridges

Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 2 MI S of Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000003303160

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFarm to Mrkt Road
CrossesMurderers Creek
Location2 MI S of Coxsackie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.32108, -73.8208
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2016)
Projected traffic657 by 2036
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm to Mrkt Road over Murderers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.