US Bridges

Md 190 over Little Falls

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.44 MI W of Wash DC · Structure no. 100000150071020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
22,152
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 190 over Little Falls is a concrete culvert carrying Md 190 over Little Falls 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 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 22,152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,455 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 190
CrossesLittle Falls
Location0.44 MI W of Wash DC
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates38.96074, -77.09753
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,152 (2009)
Projected traffic27,455 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Falls built?

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

What condition is Md 190 over Little Falls 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 190 over Little Falls carry?

About 22,152 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 190 over Little Falls?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Md 190 over Little Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.