US Bridges

Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.1 M NE of Millersport · Structure no. 000000002213520

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Beattie Road
CrossesBr Mud Creek
Location1.1 M NE of Millersport
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0984, -78.68586
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2021)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$532,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Beattie Road over Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beattie Road over Br Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.