US Bridges

Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.5 MI NE of Eyler Valley · Structure no. 200000F-0507010

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFriends Creek Road
CrossesFriends Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Eyler Valley
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71514, -77.40251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Friends Creek Road over Friends 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 2024.

How much traffic does Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Friends Creek Road over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.