US Bridges

Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek

Poor

Tioga County, New York · 3.8 MI N of Waverly · Structure no. 000000002218280

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCamptown Road
CrossesGlory Gulch Creek
Location3.8 MI N of Waverly
Coordinates42.05099, -76.53956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic172 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Camptown Road over Glory Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.