US Bridges

County Road 4 over Curtis Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 3.0 MI W of Coopers Plns · Structure no. 000000003332820

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Curtis Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 4 over Curtis Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location3.0 MI W of Coopers Plns
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19293, -77.19973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic392 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$422,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 4 over Curtis 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 County Road 4 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.