CLARK HOLLOW ROAD
Carrying CLARK HOLLOW ROAD over HENDY CREEK
5.0 MI SEELEY CK, Chemung, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CLARK HOLLOW ROAD
The CLARK HOLLOW ROAD bridge in Chemung, New York carries CLARK HOLLOW ROAD over HENDY CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 172 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CLARK HOLLOW ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 172 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003331910
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
CLARK HOLLOW ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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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 CLARK HOLLOW ROAD?
CLARK HOLLOW ROAD in Chemung, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CLARK HOLLOW ROAD inspected?
CLARK HOLLOW 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 172 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLARK HOLLOW ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CLARK HOLLOW ROAD?
CLARK HOLLOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CLARK HOLLOW ROAD?
CLARK HOLLOW ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CLARK HOLLOW ROAD and does age affect safety?
CLARK HOLLOW ROAD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
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.
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