FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JACKSON CREEK RD

Carrying JACKSON CREEK RD over BULKLEY CREEK

2.5 MI NE SULLIVANVILLE, Chemung, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JACKSON CREEK RD

The JACKSON CREEK RD bridge in Chemung, New York carries JACKSON CREEK RD over BULKLEY CREEK. It was built in 1944, making it 82 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

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

How JACKSON CREEK RD compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of New York bridges
274
Bridges in Chemung · 17 in Poor condition
JACKSON CREEK RD 34.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1944
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
58 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003332090

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

JACKSON CREEK RD 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
  • Compare JACKSON CREEK RD against other structures in Chemung 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 JACKSON CREEK RD?

JACKSON CREEK RD in Chemung, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JACKSON CREEK RD inspected?

JACKSON CREEK RD'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 58 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JACKSON CREEK RD 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 JACKSON CREEK RD?

JACKSON CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JACKSON CREEK RD?

JACKSON CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JACKSON CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

JACKSON CREEK RD was built in 1944, making it 82 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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