US Bridges

Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.5 MI North of Mileses · Structure no. 000000002228990

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 37 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMorris Turk Road
CrossesE Br Basket Creek
Location2.5 MI North of Mileses
Coordinates41.87309, -75.07166
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Turk Road over E Br Basket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.