US Bridges

Poppleton Road over Black Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · .5 MI E Verona Beach ST P · Structure no. 000000003310980

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poppleton Road over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Poppleton Road over Black Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPoppleton Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.5 MI E Verona Beach ST P
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17141, -75.70544
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2017)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2037
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poppleton Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poppleton Road over Black 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Poppleton Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poppleton Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Poppleton Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.