Long Creek Road over Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadTioga County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Apalachin · Structure no. 000000002218740
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Creek Road over Long Creek is a steel culvert carrying Long Creek Road over Long Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Creek Road over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Creek Road over Long 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Long Creek Road over Long Creek carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Long Creek Road over Long Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Long Creek Road over Long Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.