US Bridges

Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.2 MI West of Md 75 · Structure no. 200000F-0820030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch is a steel culvert carrying Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArtie Kemp Road
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.2 MI West of Md 75
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45731, -77.25245
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic411 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artie Kemp Road over Town 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Who owns Artie Kemp Road over Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.