US Bridges

Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch

Poor

Frederick County, Maryland · At Talbot Run Road Inters · Structure no. 200000F-1810030

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch is a steel culvert carrying Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2047. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Ankle Road
CrossesTalbot Branch
LocationAt Talbot Run Road Inters
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45519, -77.15967
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2047
Trucks5%
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 Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Who owns Black Ankle Road over Talbot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.