US Bridges

Gulf Road over Fresh Creek

Fair

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 1.5 Mi. from Jct. Rte. 4 · Structure no. 006501690013000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,853
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Road over Fresh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gulf Road over Fresh Creek in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,662 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGulf Road
CrossesFresh Creek
Location1.5 Mi. from Jct. Rte. 4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyStrafford County
StateNew Hampshire
Coordinates43.19639, -70.83654
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,853 (2023)
Projected traffic8,662 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Gulf Road over Fresh Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Road over Fresh Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Road over Fresh Creek carry?

About 5,853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Road over Fresh Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gulf Road over Fresh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.