US Bridges

HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT of So.Mill Riv.Rd · Structure no. D060315LGMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Whately RD
CrossesWater Bloody Brook
LocationAt JCT of So.Mill Riv.Rd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.47502, -72.63351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2022)
Projected traffic816 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.