US Bridges

Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 1 Mi. SW of Old Camp Road · Structure no. 200000F-2401030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,913
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2056. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Phillip Road
CrossesBallenger Creek
Location1 Mi. SW of Old Camp Road
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41008, -77.48176
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,913 (2022)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2056
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Who owns Mount Phillip Road over Ballenger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.