US Bridges

HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. Ne. of Rt. 12 · Structure no. W280041JCMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fred Smth RD
CrossesWater Phillips Brook
Location.1 Mi. Ne. of Rt. 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60782, -71.86904
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic237 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fred Smth RD over Water Phillips Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.