US Bridges

Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Wachter RD Intersectn · Structure no. 200000F-1711030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
616
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGood Intent Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationAt Wachter RD Intersectn
RouteCounty Highway 511
Coordinates39.56915, -77.21434
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 2023
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 length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic616 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam 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 2023.

How much traffic does Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Who owns Good Intent Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.