US Bridges

White Creek RD over White Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.2 MI NE Village Newport · Structure no. 000000003307850

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Creek RD over White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Creek RD over White Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhite Creek RD
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1.2 MI NE Village Newport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.19581, -74.99497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2017)
Projected traffic553 by 2037
Trucks4%
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$631,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Creek RD over White Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is White Creek RD over White 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does White Creek RD over White Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is White Creek RD over White Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns White Creek RD over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.