US Bridges

Barnes Road over Weldon Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.9 MI S of Oak Orchrd RD · Structure no. 200000F-1910030

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Weldon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Barnes Road over Weldon Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2047. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesWeldon Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Oak Orchrd RD
RouteCounty Highway 435
Coordinates39.4782, -77.14163
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic254 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Barnes Road over Weldon Creek built?

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

What condition is Barnes Road over Weldon 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 Barnes Road over Weldon Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Road over Weldon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

Who owns Barnes Road over Weldon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.