US Bridges

Flood Road over Dickinson Creek

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.3 Miles East of RTE 66 · Structure no. 04735

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flood Road over Dickinson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Flood Road over Dickinson Creek in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFlood Road
CrossesDickinson Creek
Location1.3 Miles East of RTE 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.6071, -72.4691
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Flood Road over Dickinson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flood Road over Dickinson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Flood Road over Dickinson Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Flood Road over Dickinson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Flood Road over Dickinson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.