US Bridges

White Creek Road over Center White Creek

Poor

Washington County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT SH67 & SH22 · Structure no. 000000003305970

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Creek Road over Center White Creek is a steel culvert carrying White Creek Road over Center White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhite Creek Road
CrossesCenter White Creek
Location1.3 MI N JCT SH67 & SH22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97089, -73.35742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2021)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Creek Road over Center White Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Creek Road over Center White 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does White Creek Road over Center White Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is White Creek Road over Center White Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns White Creek Road over Center White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.