US Bridges

Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 12.9 KM S of Gardner · Structure no. CEPNEDMA2510012

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook is a steel culvert carrying Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Plains Road
CrossesMuddy Pond Brook
Location12.9 KM S of Gardner
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.39083, -72.04057
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$46,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Plains Road over Muddy Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).