US Bridges

Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2.3 MI E Salisbury Center · Structure no. 000000003369210

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
583
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1996, 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 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmonsburg Road
CrossesCarr Creek
Location2.3 MI E Salisbury Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15121, -74.73895
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2018)
Projected traffic816 by 2038
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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek built?

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

What condition is Emmonsburg Road over Carr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Emmonsburg Road over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.