US Bridges

Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.4 MI W JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 0824

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoodys Mills RD
CrossesE Branch Sebasticook Riv
Location1.4 MI W JCT RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.98016, -69.30199
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2016)
Projected traffic181 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Moodys Mills RD over E Branch Sebasticook Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.