US Bridges

Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · .01 Mi. West of Mud Pond · Structure no. 06943

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCamps Flat Road
CrossesBull Mountain Brook
Location.01 Mi. West of Mud Pond
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67667, -73.45278
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2023)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Camps Flat Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.