US Bridges

Tibbettstown RD over Little River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 3.0 MI N of JCT RTE US 1 · Structure no. 5866

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tibbettstown RD over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Tibbettstown RD over Little River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesTibbettstown RD
CrossesLittle River
Location3.0 MI N of JCT RTE US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69794, -67.73771
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 20
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 traffic284 (2016)
Projected traffic454 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tibbettstown RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tibbettstown 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 Tibbettstown RD over Little River carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tibbettstown RD over Little River?

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

Who owns Tibbettstown RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.