US Bridges

Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Md Rt. 75 Intersection · Structure no. 200000F-0725020

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKnolls Parkway
CrossesPleasant Branch
LocationAt Md Rt. 75 Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 1599
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knolls Parkway over Pleasant 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 Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Knolls Parkway over Pleasant Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.