US Bridges

Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI East of Md RTE 17 · Structure no. 200000F-1201030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrentland Road
CrossesLittle Catoctin Creek
Location0.25 MI East of Md RTE 17
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates39.35377, -77.63382
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2044
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 Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek built?

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

What condition is Brentland Road over Little Catoctin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Who owns Brentland Road over Little Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.