US Bridges

Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Walter Martz RD · Structure no. 200000F-2113010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,340
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek is a concrete slab carrying Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,280 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYellow Springs Roa
CrossesLittle Tuscarora Creek
Location0.1 MI N Walter Martz RD
RouteCounty Highway 719
Coordinates39.46532, -77.44911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,340 (2020)
Projected traffic13,280 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Springs Roa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 6,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Springs Roa over Little Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.