US Bridges

Mowers Road over Parker Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.2MI.N.OF Worcester · Structure no. 000000002228290

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mowers Road over Parker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mowers Road over Parker Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMowers Road
CrossesParker Creek
Location1.2MI.N.OF Worcester
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60564, -74.75215
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2019)
Projected traffic31 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$274,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mowers Road over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mowers Road over Parker 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mowers Road over Parker Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mowers Road over Parker Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Mowers Road over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.