US Bridges

Woodville Road over Woodville Branch

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Bottom RD · Structure no. 200000F-1812030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
1,333
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodville Road over Woodville Branch is a steel culvert carrying Woodville Road over Woodville Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodville Road
CrossesWoodville Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Bottom RD
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40948, -77.17807
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,333 (2007)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Woodville Road over Woodville Branch built?

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

What condition is Woodville Road over Woodville Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodville Road over Woodville Branch carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodville Road over Woodville Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Who owns Woodville Road over Woodville Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.