US Bridges

Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles South of Md 191 · Structure no. 200000M-0112010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,938
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurning Tree Road
CrossesBooze Creek
Location0.5 Miles South of Md 191
RouteCounty Highway 836
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.99701, -77.13918
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2021)
Projected traffic2,152 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Burning Tree Road over Booze Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.