US Bridges

Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S of E Main Street · Structure no. 200000F-E-02030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
1,817
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run is a steel culvert carrying Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCreamery Road
CrossesBranch of Flat Run
Location0.1 MI S of E Main Street
RouteCity Street 53
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70104, -77.32112
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2023)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Creamery Road over Branch of Flat Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.