US Bridges

Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Foxvlle Deerfld RD Int · Structure no. 200000F-1007010

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 44 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesRaven Rock Park RD
CrossesOwens Creek
LocationAt Foxvlle Deerfld RD Int
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates39.67673, -77.47212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Raven Rock Park RD over Owens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Raven Rock Park RD over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.