US Bridges

CR50 over Mud Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Rome · Structure no. 000000003310970

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR50 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR50 over Mud Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR50
CrossesMud Creek
Location3 Miles SW of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17739, -75.53086
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2017)
Projected traffic949 by 2037
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR50 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR50 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 CR50 over Mud Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR50 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR50 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.