Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 2.6 Miles NE of Gray · Structure no. 000000002204690
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Billy Hamlin Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.