US Bridges

Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI South of Willow RD · Structure no. 200000F-0202030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
3,811
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek is a steel culvert carrying Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,573 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWillow Brook Road
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Willow RD
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates39.47135, -77.41239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,811 (2024)
Projected traffic4,573 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 3,811 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Willow Brook Road over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.