US Bridges

Covington Road over Taunton Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 3.7 MI NW of Leichester · Structure no. 000000003316290

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Road over Taunton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Covington Road over Taunton Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCovington Road
CrossesTaunton Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of Leichester
Coordinates42.80708, -77.94625
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic375 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$188,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covington Road over Taunton Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington Road over Taunton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Covington Road over Taunton Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Covington Road over Taunton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Covington Road over Taunton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.