US Bridges

E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Frederick County, Maryland · At Md RTE 17 Int · Structure no. 200000F-1615010

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 117 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Church Hill RD
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationAt Md RTE 17 Int
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5226, -77.54661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2009)
Projected traffic638 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is E. Church Hill RD over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns E. Church Hill RD over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.