US Bridges

Corporate Drive over Pike Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.40 MI East of Ballenger · Structure no. 200000F-0212030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
Daily traffic
5,986
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corporate Drive over Pike Branch is a steel culvert carrying Corporate Drive over Pike Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,183 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCorporate Drive
CrossesPike Branch
Location0.40 MI East of Ballenger
RouteCounty Highway 1355
Coordinates39.38242, -77.43617
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,986 (2024)
Projected traffic7,183 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Corporate Drive over Pike Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corporate Drive over Pike Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Corporate Drive over Pike Branch carry?

About 5,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corporate Drive over Pike Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Corporate Drive over Pike Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.