US Bridges

Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles North of Md 190 · Structure no. 200000M-0021010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,724
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPiney Meetinghouse
CrossesWatts Branch
Location0.8 Miles North of Md 190
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03994, -77.23428
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2022)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Meetinghouse over Watts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.