Culver Road over Taughannock Creek
PoorSchuyler County, New York · 0.2 MI NE of Smith Valley · Structure no. 000000002215960
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Culver Road over Taughannock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Culver Road over Taughannock Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Culver Road over Taughannock Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Culver Road over Taughannock 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Culver Road over Taughannock Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Culver Road over Taughannock Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Culver Road over Taughannock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.