US Bridges

Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.0 MI S of Md Rte. 80 · Structure no. 200000F-0723030

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch is a steel culvert carrying Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 42 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2052. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPrices Distillery
CrossesFahrney Branch
Location1.0 MI S of Md Rte. 80
RouteCounty Highway 369
Coordinates39.33169, -77.30494
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic984 by 2052
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 Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

Who owns Prices Distillery over Fahrney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.