US Bridges

Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 Mile East of US 29 · Structure no. 200000M-0095020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
16,939
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16,939 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,057 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Chaney Road
CrossesLittle Paint Branch Trib
Location1 Mile East of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06699, -76.93721
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,939 (2024)
Projected traffic18,057 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib 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 Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib carry?

About 16,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Briggs Chaney Road over Little Paint Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.