US Bridges

Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 2.9 MI NE Perry Center · Structure no. 000000003320060

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesLittle Beards Creek
Location2.9 MI NE Perry Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78586, -77.98013
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks30%
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

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$305,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over Little Beards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.