US Bridges

Md 191 over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.96 Mile South of Is 495 · Structure no. 100000150029020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,530
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 191 over Cabin John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 191 over Cabin John 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 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,847 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 191
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location0.96 Mile South of Is 495
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates39.00969, -77.16727
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2009)
Projected traffic9,847 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 191 over Cabin John Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 191 over Cabin John 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 191 over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Md 191 over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 191 over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.