US Bridges

Brice Road over Muddy Run

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.13 S of Blue Mtn Road · Structure no. 200000F-1523030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
292
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brice Road over Muddy Run is a steel culvert carrying Brice Road over Muddy Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrice Road
CrossesMuddy Run
Location0.13 S of Blue Mtn Road
RouteCounty Highway 554
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59673, -77.42136
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic292 (2005)
Projected traffic315 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brice Road over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brice Road over Muddy Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brice Road over Muddy Run carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brice Road over Muddy Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Who owns Brice Road over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.