US Bridges

Holley RD over Barker Stream

Poor

Franklin County, Maine · 25 Feet of Route 27 · Structure no. 3648

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holley RD over Barker Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holley RD over Barker Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 86 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesHolley RD
CrossesBarker Stream
Location25 Feet of Route 27
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.74068, -70.14091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2016)
Projected traffic494 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holley RD over Barker Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Holley RD over Barker Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Holley RD over Barker Stream carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holley RD over Barker Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Holley RD over Barker Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.