US Bridges

Tuttle Road over Little River

Good

Strafford County, New Hampshire · 0.10 MI FR Mast RD · Structure no. 014500970007400

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuttle Road over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Tuttle Road over Little River in Strafford County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTuttle Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.10 MI FR Mast RD
Coordinates43.11116, -71.01191
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic735 (2023)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tuttle Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuttle Road over Little River 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 Tuttle Road over Little River carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tuttle Road over Little River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Tuttle Road over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.