US Bridges

Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Wilmurt Crnr · Structure no. 000000002269140

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 29 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAtwood Lake Road
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Wilmurt Crnr
Coordinates43.36621, -74.89256
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic7 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$324,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Atwood Lake Road over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.