US Bridges

Md 182 over Bel Pre Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.15 Mile North of Md 97 · Structure no. 100000150025020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
Daily traffic
21,002
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 182 over Bel Pre Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 182 over Bel Pre Creek in Montgomery 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 21,002 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,471 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 182
CrossesBel Pre Creek
Location1.15 Mile North of Md 97
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates39.07541, -77.04567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,002 (2013)
Projected traffic30,471 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 182 over Bel Pre Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 182 over Bel Pre 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 Md 182 over Bel Pre Creek carry?

About 21,002 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 182 over Bel Pre Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 182 over Bel Pre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.