US Bridges

Area Road over Poor Farm Brook

Good

Belknap County, New Hampshire · 0.16 Mi. from Nh RTE 11-A · Structure no. 009101470013800

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Area Road over Poor Farm Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Area Road over Poor Farm Brook in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2009. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesArea Road
CrossesPoor Farm Brook
Location0.16 Mi. from Nh RTE 11-A
Coordinates43.54956, -71.35959
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1989)
Projected traffic236 by 2009
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Area Road over Poor Farm Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Area Road over Poor Farm 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 2024.

How much traffic does Area Road over Poor Farm Brook carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Area Road over Poor Farm Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Area Road over Poor Farm Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.