US Bridges

Matoon Road over Neils Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 0.8 MI E of Haskinville · Structure no. 000000002216990

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matoon Road over Neils Creek is a steel culvert carrying Matoon Road over Neils Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMatoon Road
CrossesNeils Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Haskinville
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42344, -77.55098
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$129,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matoon Road over Neils Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matoon Road over Neils 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Matoon Road over Neils Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Matoon Road over Neils Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Matoon Road over Neils Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.