US Bridges

Moulton RD over Martin Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 250 SW of Bert Berry RD · Structure no. 1060

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moulton RD over Martin Stream is a steel culvert carrying Moulton RD over Martin Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoulton RD
CrossesMartin Stream
Location250 SW of Bert Berry RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95783, -69.88863
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic192 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moulton RD over Martin Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moulton RD over Martin Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Moulton RD over Martin Stream carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moulton RD over Martin Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Moulton RD over Martin Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.