US Bridges

Paddy Acre Road over Brook

Good

Carroll County, New Hampshire · 0.14 MI FR Moultonville · Structure no. 020401470023300

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddy Acre Road over Brook is a steel culvert carrying Paddy Acre Road over Brook in Carroll County, New Hampshire. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPaddy Acre Road
CrossesBrook
Location0.14 MI FR Moultonville
CountyCarroll County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.7532, -71.16887
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic142 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paddy Acre Road over Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paddy Acre Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Paddy Acre Road over Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paddy Acre Road over Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Paddy Acre Road over Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.