US Bridges

Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Smith Road Intersectn · Structure no. 200000F-1522030

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
Daily traffic
392
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKelbaugh Road
CrossesLittle Owens Creek
LocationAt Smith Road Intersectn
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates39.66793, -77.3815
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic392 (2024)
Projected traffic466 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens 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 Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long.

Who owns Kelbaugh Road over Little Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.