US Bridges

Nash Road over Culver Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of Bath · Structure no. 000000002216410

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nash Road over Culver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nash Road over Culver Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNash Road
CrossesCulver Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of Bath
Coordinates42.30147, -77.29943
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2021)
Projected traffic71 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$451,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nash Road over Culver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nash Road over Culver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nash Road over Culver Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Nash Road over Culver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nash Road over Culver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.