US Bridges

Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek

Poor

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.75 MI East of Md 17 · Structure no. 200000F-1614030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
Daily traffic
851
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 851 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrethren Church RD
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location0.75 MI East of Md 17
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50191, -77.55261
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2024)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Brethren Church RD over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.