US Bridges

Waverly Drive over Rock Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles North of US 40 · Structure no. 200000F-F-23030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,943
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Drive over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Waverly Drive over Rock Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,943 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,191 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Drive
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.5 Miles North of US 40
RouteCity Street 1545
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42271, -77.45961
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,943 (2024)
Projected traffic9,191 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Waverly Drive over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Drive over Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Drive over Rock Creek carry?

About 5,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Drive over Rock Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Waverly Drive over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.