US Bridges

ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.S of Main ST · Structure no. D080163WEDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 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 6,983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST138 County ST
CrossesWater Muddy Cove Brook
Location.1 Mi.S of Main ST
RouteState Highway 138
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.81184, -71.12156
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,983 (2023)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST138 County 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook carry?

About 6,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST138 County ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.