US Bridges

Pratts Road over Blue Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1 Mile S of Munnsville · Structure no. 000000003367310

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratts Road over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pratts Road over Blue Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPratts Road
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1 Mile S of Munnsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96167, -75.59145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2021)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratts Road over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratts Road over Blue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pratts Road over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pratts Road over Blue Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Pratts Road over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.