US Bridges

Clark Road over Little Deer Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 2.2 MI NW of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000003365830

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Little Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Clark Road over Little Deer Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClark Road
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location2.2 MI NW of Pulaski
Coordinates43.58475, -76.15883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2020)
Projected traffic403 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over Little Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Clark Road over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.