US Bridges

Yeagertown Road over Local Stream

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 1.25 MI North of Md 144 · Structure no. 200000F-0906030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
3,203
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yeagertown Road over Local Stream is a steel culvert carrying Yeagertown Road over Local Stream 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,130 by 2052. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYeagertown Road
CrossesLocal Stream
Location1.25 MI North of Md 144
RouteCounty Highway 455
Coordinates39.40286, -77.30419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic3,203 (2022)
Projected traffic4,130 by 2052
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Yeagertown Road over Local Stream built?

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

What condition is Yeagertown Road over Local Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Yeagertown Road over Local Stream carry?

About 3,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yeagertown Road over Local Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Who owns Yeagertown Road over Local Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.