US Bridges

Holter Road over Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 1 Mile Southeast of Md 17 · Structure no. 200000F-0304010

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,394
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holter Road over Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Holter Road over Hollow Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,149 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolter Road
CrossesHollow Creek
Location1 Mile Southeast of Md 17
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43111, -77.53306
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,394 (2024)
Projected traffic4,149 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Holter Road over Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holter Road over Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Holter Road over Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holter Road over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Holter Road over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.