US Bridges

Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.53 MI E of Ballenger CR · Structure no. 200000F-0110030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
965
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesManor Woods Road
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.53 MI E of Ballenger CR
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33744, -77.46974
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2024)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Who owns Manor Woods Road over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.