US Bridges

Creamery Road over Toms Creek

GoodPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.4 MI S of US RTE 15 · Structure no. 200000F-0508010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamery Road over Toms Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Creamery Road over Toms Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCreamery Road
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.4 MI S of US RTE 15
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69099, -77.31714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Creamery Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Creamery Road over Toms 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Creamery Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creamery Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Creamery Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.