US Bridges

HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .5 MI W of RTE 140 · Structure no. G080031BPMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,526
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 1,526 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Creeper Hill
CrossesWater Flint Pond
Location.5 MI W of RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24049, -71.71934
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,526 (2021)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond carry?

About 1,526 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Creeper Hill over Water Flint Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.