US Bridges

Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of Redland Road · Structure no. 200000M-0207020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
16,564
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 16,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,551 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabbs Branch Way
CrossesCrabbs Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Redland Road
RouteCounty Highway 4991
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.12187, -77.15994
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,564 (2022)
Projected traffic18,551 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek carry?

About 16,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Crabbs Branch Way over Crabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.