US Bridges

Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI NE of Taberg · Structure no. 000000002205330

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
373
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Hill Road
CrossesFlorence Creek
Location2 MI NE of Taberg
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33205, -75.59372
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2021)
Projected traffic522 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Hill Road over Florence 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Coal Hill Road over Florence Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.