US Bridges

HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1100 S Int Creamery RD · Structure no. O030040TVMUNNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,551
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tully RD
CrossesWater W Br Tully River
Location1100 S Int Creamery RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64574, -72.2567
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2019)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.