US Bridges

Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 3.5 MI NE of Burdette · Structure no. 000000002254300

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mark Smith Road over Logan 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 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMark Smith Road
CrossesLogan Creek
Location3.5 MI NE of Burdette
Coordinates42.45285, -76.78639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark Smith Road over Logan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mark Smith Road over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.