US Bridges

Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.3 Miles West of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000M-0129010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,045
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 5 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 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,038 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHawkins Creamery R
CrossesGreat Seneca Creek
Location1.3 Miles West of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates39.25057, -77.16677
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2024)
Projected traffic5,038 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek 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 Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Creamery R over Great Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.