US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook

FairPosted for load

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Int of Muddy Cove LN · Structure no. D080023L9MUNNBI

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 111 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,317 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Muddy Cove Brook
LocationAt Int of Muddy Cove LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80953, -71.11969
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.