US Bridges

Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek

Poor

Niagara County, New York · .1 MI E of Walcottsville · Structure no. 000000003360080

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek in Niagara 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoyalton Ctr Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location.1 MI E of Walcottsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12029, -78.51797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2021)
Projected traffic612 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Royalton Ctr Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.