US Bridges

Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek

Poor

Frederick County, Maryland · 1 Mile North of US 40 · Structure no. 200000F-F-22030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,388
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,300 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaughmans Lane
CrossesRock Creek
Location1 Mile North of US 40
RouteCity Street 90
Coordinates39.42361, -77.43667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,388 (2022)
Projected traffic30,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek carry?

About 20,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Baughmans Lane over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.