US Bridges

County Road 18 over Flint Creek

Good

Yates County, New York · 5.6 MI NE of Int. With CO · Structure no. 000000003335570

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Flint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 18 over Flint Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesFlint Creek
Location5.6 MI NE of Int. With CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62583, -77.2812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic308 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$630,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Flint 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Flint Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.