US Bridges

Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook

Good

Piscataquis County, Maine · 5 MI E Mayfield/Kingsbury · Structure no. 6467

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook in Piscataquis 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesWorcester HWY
CrossesBottle Brook
Location5 MI E Mayfield/Kingsbury
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateMaine
Coordinates45.14343, -69.62746
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2016)
Projected traffic637 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook built?

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

What condition is Worcester HWY over Bottle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Worcester HWY over Bottle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.