US Bridges

HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 2 MI N of Adamsville RD · Structure no. C180300GMMUNNBI

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Heath RD
CrossesWater Taylor Brook
Location2 MI N of Adamsville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67185, -72.76443
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$262,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns HWY Heath RD over Water Taylor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.