Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · West of Music Mtn Road · Structure no. 05194
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook is a concrete slab carrying Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Barrack Road over Flat 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Barrack Road over Flat Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.