US Bridges

Buyea Road over Clockville Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 2.2 MI SE of Clockville · Structure no. 000000003309040

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,247
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buyea Road over Clockville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buyea Road over Clockville Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,146 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuyea Road
CrossesClockville Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of Clockville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05663, -75.70614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,247 (2019)
Projected traffic3,146 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$447,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buyea Road over Clockville Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buyea Road over Clockville 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Buyea Road over Clockville Creek carry?

About 2,247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Buyea Road over Clockville Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Buyea Road over Clockville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.