US Bridges

Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Route 7 · Structure no. 06153

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCarter Road
CrossesKent Falls Brook
Location1 Mile East of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76499, -73.40872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Carter Road over Kent Falls Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.