US Bridges

Md 28 over Muddy Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile East of Md 899A · Structure no. 100000150003020

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
24,594
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 28 over Muddy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 28 over Muddy Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 24,594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 28
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location0.03 Mile East of Md 899A
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates39.10668, -77.23384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic24,594 (2013)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 28 over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 28 over Muddy Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 28 over Muddy Branch carry?

About 24,594 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Md 28 over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 28 over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.