US Bridges

Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Locke · Structure no. 000000003314330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,558
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocke Road
CrossesTributary Hemlock Creek
Location3 Miles SW of Locke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62501, -76.46295
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2018)
Projected traffic2,178 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$245,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Locke Road over Tributary Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.