US Bridges

Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.0 MI South of Md RTE 26 · Structure no. 200000F-0821030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDollyhyde Road
CrossesDollyhyde Creek
Location1.0 MI South of Md RTE 26
RouteCounty Highway 432
Coordinates39.47073, -77.22853
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2046
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 Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek built?

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

What condition is Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Who owns Dollyhyde Road over Dollyhyde Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.