US Bridges

Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI N of Coppermine R · Structure no. 200000F-1110030

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2052. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCash Smith Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Coppermine R
RouteCounty Highway 474
Coordinates39.54124, -77.30194
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic196 by 2052
Trucks1%
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 Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Cash Smith 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Who owns Cash Smith Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.