US Bridges

Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.504 M W of Car. CO Line · Structure no. 100000100022020

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
13,511
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 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 13,511 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,985 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 144FA & CO RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.504 M W of Car. CO Line
RouteState Highway 144FA
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39453, -77.33412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,511 (2009)
Projected traffic16,985 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 144FA & CO RD over Long 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch carry?

About 13,511 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Md 144FA & CO RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.