US Bridges

HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI S of Rt 116 · Structure no. D060470PNMUNNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Whately RD
CrossesWater Bloody Brook
Location0.5 MI S of Rt 116
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47836, -72.61897
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2015)
Projected traffic613 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody 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 August 2023.

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

About 647 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns HWY Whately RD over Water Bloody Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.