US Bridges

Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI SW of Doubs Road · Structure no. 200000F-0114030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,065
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch is a steel culvert carrying Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBallenger Creek Pi
CrossesDoubs Branch
Location0.1 MI SW of Doubs Road
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates39.30844, -77.49207
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.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,065 (2024)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Who owns Ballenger Creek Pi over Doubs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.