US Bridges

Williams Street over Flint Creek

Good

Ontario County, New York · Village of Phelps · Structure no. 000000003318630

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Street over Flint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Williams Street over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWilliams Street
CrossesFlint Creek
LocationVillage of Phelps
Coordinates42.95803, -77.06313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2021)
Projected traffic680 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$824,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Street over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Street over Flint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Street over Flint Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Williams Street over Flint Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Street over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.