US Bridges

White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2 Miles North of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-0138010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
654
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWhite Ground Road
CrossesBucklodge Branch
Location2 Miles North of Md 28
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates39.15334, -77.34145
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2024)
Projected traffic860 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Ground Road over Bucklodge 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 2024.

How much traffic does White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns White Ground Road over Bucklodge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.