US Bridges

Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek

Poor

Tioga County, New York · 3.3 MI NE of Spencer · Structure no. 000000002255050

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEmery Road
CrossesSulphur Spring Creek
Location3.3 MI NE of Spencer
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24004, -76.44614
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic66 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$197,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emery Road over Sulphur Spring 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 Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Emery Road over Sulphur Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.