US Bridges

Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage

Good

Washington County, Maine · 350 S of Magurrewocd Rd. · Structure no. 000053530-TMP07

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage is a steel culvert carrying Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodall Heath Road
CrossesPopple Flowage
Location350 S of Magurrewocd Rd.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.13267, -67.257
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Goodall Heath Road over Popple Flowage?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.