US Bridges

Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.6 MI SW of S.Corning · Structure no. 000000002216770

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
657
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBailey Creek Road
CrossesBailey Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of S.Corning
Coordinates42.11683, -77.05039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2019)
Projected traffic920 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Creek Road over Bailey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Creek Road over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.