US Bridges

Coppermine Road over Israel Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.3 MI East of Md RTE 194 · Structure no. 200000F-1103020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
Daily traffic
2,172
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coppermine Road over Israel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coppermine Road over Israel Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCoppermine Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.3 MI East of Md RTE 194
RouteCounty Highway 466
Coordinates39.53769, -77.30921
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic2,172 (2007)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2032
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 Coppermine Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coppermine Road over Israel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Coppermine Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coppermine Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long.

Who owns Coppermine Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.