US Bridges

Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook

Good

Knox County, Maine · .2 MI W Old County RD · Structure no. 0592

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson Meadow DR
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location.2 MI W Old County RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11106, -69.13746
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2016)
Projected traffic198 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Meadow DR over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.