US Bridges

Harney Road over Middle Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.12 MI E of Emmitsburg · Structure no. 200000F-0505010

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harney Road over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harney Road over Middle Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarney Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.12 MI E of Emmitsburg
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70683, -77.29555
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harney Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Harney Road over Middle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harney Road over Middle Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harney Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harney Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.