US Bridges

Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of Ssr 476 · Structure no. 06190

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,360
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook is a steel culvert carrying Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,479 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNyala Farm Road
CrossesMuddy Brook
Location0.1 Mile East of Ssr 476
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.1255, -73.33081
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2024)
Projected traffic6,479 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nyala Farm Road over Muddy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.