US Bridges

Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 100 Ft N of Query Mill RD · Structure no. 200000M-0019010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,453
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Foot Road
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location100 Ft N of Query Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08352, -77.26503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,453 (2021)
Projected traffic1,974 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch carry?

About 1,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Foot Road over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.