US Bridges

C2006 over Muddy Branch

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.8 MI to JCT C2 TH 6 · Structure no. 100111001001111

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2006 over Muddy Branch is a steel culvert carrying C2006 over Muddy Branch in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC2006
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location0.8 MI to JCT C2 TH 6
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.03106, -73.13199
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic683 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2006 over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2006 over Muddy Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2006 over Muddy Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2006 over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns C2006 over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.