US Bridges

Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Nichols · Structure no. 000000002255040

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMoore Hill Road
CrossesHunts Creek
Location2.8 MI NE of Nichols
Coordinates42.03676, -76.31904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2019)
Projected traffic228 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Hill Road over Hunts 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek?

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

Who owns Moore Hill Road over Hunts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.