US Bridges

County Road 14 over Bucks Creek

Good

Steuben County, New York · 3.0 MI SE of Towlesville · Structure no. 000000003333080

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
859
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Bucks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 14 over Bucks Creek in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesBucks Creek
Location3.0 MI SE of Towlesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30527, -77.41158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2018)
Projected traffic896 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$512,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 14 over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Bucks 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Bucks Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Bucks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Bucks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.