US Bridges

County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek

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Steuben County, New York · 1.8 MI E of Wallace · Structure no. 000000003332930

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Wallace
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43467, -77.42569
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2018)
Projected traffic480 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$943,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.