US Bridges

Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.34 MI South of Md 17 · Structure no. 200000F-0321030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
966
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Middletown RD
CrossesHollow Creek
Location0.34 MI South of Md 17
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates39.43102, -77.54566
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic966 (2024)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Middletown RD over Hollow 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 Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long.

Who owns Old Middletown RD over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.