Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek
FairFrederick County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Willowbrk RD · Structure no. 200000F-2112030
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- Daily traffic
- 1,783
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek is a steel culvert carrying Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek carry?
About 1,783 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.
Who owns Opossumtown Pike over Little Tuscarora Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.