US Bridges

County Road 11 over Culver Creek

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of Bath · Structure no. 000000003332990

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,102
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Culver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Culver Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesCulver Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of Bath
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30445, -77.28616
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2018)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$421,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Culver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 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 County Road 11 over Culver Creek carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Culver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Culver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.