US Bridges

Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · .5 M N of Briggs Chaney R · Structure no. 200000M-0102020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
3,677
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,677 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,622 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPeach Orchard Road
CrossesPaint Branch
Location.5 M N of Briggs Chaney R
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09767, -76.96538
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,677 (2019)
Projected traffic4,622 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peach Orchard Road over Paint 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 Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch carry?

About 3,677 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Peach Orchard Road over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.