FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAILEY CREEK ROAD

Carrying BAILEY CREEK ROAD over BAILEY CREEK

0.6 MI SW OF S.CORNING, Steuben, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BAILEY CREEK ROAD

The BAILEY CREEK ROAD bridge in Steuben, New York carries BAILEY CREEK ROAD over BAILEY CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 657 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BAILEY CREEK ROAD compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of New York bridges
637
Bridges in Steuben · 25 in Poor condition
BAILEY CREEK ROAD 38.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
657 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002216770

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAILEY CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BAILEY CREEK ROAD against other structures in Steuben and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BAILEY CREEK ROAD?

BAILEY CREEK ROAD in Steuben, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAILEY CREEK ROAD inspected?

BAILEY CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 657 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAILEY CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BAILEY CREEK ROAD?

BAILEY CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAILEY CREEK ROAD?

BAILEY CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is BAILEY CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

BAILEY CREEK ROAD was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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