US Bridges

Ballenger Creek Pi over Pike Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.27 MI S of Crestwood Bd · Structure no. 200000F-0219020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
14,501
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballenger Creek Pi over Pike Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ballenger Creek Pi over Pike Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 14,501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,550 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBallenger Creek Pi
CrossesPike Branch
Location0.27 MI S of Crestwood Bd
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates39.3883, -77.44138
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,501 (2016)
Projected traffic21,550 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pike Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballenger Creek Pi 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 December 2023.

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

About 14,501 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballenger Creek Pi over Pike Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ballenger Creek Pi over Pike Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.