US Bridges

Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 5 MI N of Lafargeville · Structure no. 000000003339590

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 114 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCty RD 13
CrossesMullet Creek
Location5 MI N of Lafargeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.26079, -75.97279
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic511 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Cty RD 13 over Mullet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 13 over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.