US Bridges

Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.15 MI NE of Md RTE 550 · Structure no. 200000F-1009030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
713
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2052. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbaugh Valley Ro
CrossesBranch of Friends Creek
Location0.15 MI NE of Md RTE 550
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70123, -77.45388
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic713 (2022)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2052
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 Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Harbaugh Valley Ro over Branch of Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.