US Bridges

Old Frederick Road over Hunting Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.5 Miles South of Md 550 · Structure no. 200000F-0403010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,445
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Frederick Road over Hunting Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Frederick Road over Hunting Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Frederick Road
CrossesHunting Creek
Location1.5 Miles South of Md 550
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates39.55267, -77.37356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2019)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2039
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 Frederick Road over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Frederick Road over Hunting 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Frederick Road over Hunting Creek carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Frederick Road over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Frederick Road over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.