US Bridges

County Road 10 over Wharton Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of West Laurens · Structure no. 000000003353840

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
639
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Wharton Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 10 over Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesWharton Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of West Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.53784, -75.14441
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2017)
Projected traffic895 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Wharton Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 over Wharton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Wharton Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Wharton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Wharton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.