US Bridges

CR 50 over Mud Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 1 MI.W.JCT.90 & 26 · Structure no. 000000002206140

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 50 over Mud Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 50
CrossesMud Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.90 & 26
Coordinates43.14724, -75.52831
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2017)
Projected traffic119 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 over Mud Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 50 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.