US Bridges

Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · At Md 144 Intersection · Structure no. 200000F-1802030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
2,017
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBill Moxley Road
CrossesBush Creek
LocationAt Md 144 Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 401
Coordinates39.36762, -77.19607
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic2,017 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Moxley Road over Bush 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Who owns Bill Moxley Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.