US Bridges

Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · .6 MI E Townline · Structure no. 5629

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,097
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str is a steel culvert carrying Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesMullen RD
CrossesHill Mill Str
Location.6 MI E Townline
RouteCounty Highway 222
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89199, -69.16707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2016)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Mullen RD over Hill Mill Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.