Structure 557 · Kennebec County, ME
Carries Smith RD over Vaughn Stream, 300 N Of Litchfield RD.
A culvert 23 ft across with 2 openings. Lengths are drawn to scale; at this length a semi-truck would be a speck. Each part is colored by its latest inspection rating. The inventory records lengths but not heights, so those are drawn as typical for a culvert.
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Location | 300 N Of Litchfield RD |
| Carries | Smith RD |
| Crosses | Vaughn Stream |
| Coordinates | 44.27633, -69.81062 |
| Material | Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Culvert |
| Total Length | 23.0 ft (7 m) |
| Max Span | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Deck Area | 55.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 2 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Avg Daily Traffic | 1,033 (2016) |
| Truck Traffic | 5% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
| Last Inspection | May 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
| Structure Number | 0557 |
Inspectors rate each major part of a bridge (the deck you drive on, the superstructure of beams that holds it up, and the substructure of piers and abutments beneath) on a 0–9 scale. A bridge's overall condition is its lowest of those ratings, so one deteriorated component makes the whole bridge "poor."
A poor rating is not a closure. It means the bridge is flagged for priority repair or replacement; bridges judged unsafe are closed or posted with weight limits. The waterway (channel) rating is reported, but it does not count toward the overall classification.