US Bridges

Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 3.5 MI S of Sprakers · Structure no. 000000003309900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesFlat Creek RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Sprakers
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84419, -74.50046
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2017)
Projected traffic433 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Creek RD over Flat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Creek RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.