US Bridges

Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · .7 MI SW of Mclean · Structure no. 000000003314140

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,065
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,102 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFall Creek Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location.7 MI SW of Mclean
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.54391, -76.29716
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,065 (2018)
Projected traffic6,102 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$431,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Creek Road over Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 6,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.