US Bridges

Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 300-FT N of Long Mtn RD · Structure no. 07083

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMud Pond Road
CrossesBull Mountain Brook
Location300-FT N of Long Mtn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.66106, -73.46684
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Pond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Pond Road over Bull Mountain Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.