US Bridges

RTE 12 over Mullet Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 5.0 MI NE JCT 12 + 12E · Structure no. 000000001009760

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Mullet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 12 over Mullet Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,658 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 12
CrossesMullet Creek
Location5.0 MI NE JCT 12 + 12E
RouteState Highway 12
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.27095, -76.00173
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2020)
Projected traffic4,658 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$737,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Mullet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Mullet Creek carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 12 over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.