US Bridges

Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI NW of Md 550 · Structure no. 200000F-1001010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFoxville Deerfield
CrossesOwens Creek
Location0.25 MI NW of Md 550
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic693 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Foxville Deerfield over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.