US Bridges

Cross RD over Little River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 1 Mi. E. Tibbettstown Rd. · Structure no. 3849

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross RD over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Cross RD over Little River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCross RD
CrossesLittle River
Location1 Mi. E. Tibbettstown Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69541, -67.74214
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic53 (2016)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cross RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross RD over Little River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cross RD over Little River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross RD over Little River?

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

Who owns Cross RD over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.