Frederick Road over Hunting Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 0.2 MI SW of Md 77 · Structure no. 200000F-T-02010
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,402
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frederick Road over Hunting Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frederick Road over Hunting Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,537 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frederick Road over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Frederick Road over Hunting 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Frederick Road over Hunting Creek carry?
About 9,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Frederick Road over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Frederick Road over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.