US Bridges

Larkin Road over Red Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 7 Miles North of Walcott · Structure no. 000000003314900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larkin Road over Red Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Larkin Road over Red Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLarkin Road
CrossesRed Creek
Location7 Miles North of Walcott
Coordinates43.30273, -76.79166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$337,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larkin Road over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larkin Road over Red 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Larkin Road over Red Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Larkin Road over Red Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Larkin Road over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.