US Bridges

Bradley Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.9 MI N of Johnson Creek · Structure no. 000000002213460

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bradley Road over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBradley Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.9 MI N of Johnson Creek
Coordinates43.27067, -78.53072
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2021)
Projected traffic102 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradley Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Road over Mud 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.