US Bridges

Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · At Layman Road Intersectn · Structure no. 200000F-1502020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
Daily traffic
842
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHessong Bridge RD
CrossesHunting Creek
LocationAt Layman Road Intersectn
RouteCounty Highway 548
Coordinates39.59389, -77.39669
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic842 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long.

Who owns Hessong Bridge RD over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.