US Bridges

County Road 4 over Flint Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 3.8 Miles E of Rushville · Structure no. 000000003335580

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 4 over Flint Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesFlint Creek
Location3.8 Miles E of Rushville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75561, -77.15068
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2020)
Projected traffic643 by 2041
Trucks23%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Flint 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Flint Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.