US Bridges

Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 5.3 MI E of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309890

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesLatimer Hill Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location5.3 MI E of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80736, -74.50629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2016)
Projected traffic273 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$894,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latimer Hill Road over Flat 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 Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Latimer Hill Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.