US Bridges

Sally Road over Big Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1.4 MI NW JCT RTE 12 &315 · Structure no. 000000002205870

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sally Road over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sally Road over Big Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSally Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.4 MI NW JCT RTE 12 &315
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95802, -75.40421
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic76 (2017)
Projected traffic106 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sally Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sally Road over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sally Road over Big Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sally Road over Big Creek?

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

Who owns Sally Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.