US Bridges

Md 190 over Booze Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.56 Mile East of Is 495 · Structure no. 100000150028020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
44,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 190 over Booze Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 190 over Booze Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 44,290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,746 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 190
CrossesBooze Creek
Location0.56 Mile East of Is 495
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates38.98846, -77.14806
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,290 (2013)
Projected traffic50,746 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 190 over Booze Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 190 over Booze 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 190 over Booze Creek carry?

About 44,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 190 over Booze Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 190 over Booze Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.