Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · 0.6 MI S of Bidle Road · Structure no. 200000F-2212030
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Picnic Woods Road over Middle 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 2024.
How much traffic does Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.
Who owns Picnic Woods Road over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.