US Bridges

Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 5.0 MI SE of Clockville · Structure no. 000000003308990

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesCowaselon Creek
Location5.0 MI SE of Clockville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00819, -75.66426
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2019)
Projected traffic799 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Cowaselon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.