US Bridges

Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Crystal Rock · Structure no. 200000M-0231020

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
157
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKinster Drive
CrossesLittle Seneca Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI N of Crystal Rock
RouteCounty Highway 6589
Coordinates39.19726, -77.27285
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2024)
Projected traffic212 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Kinster Drive over Little Seneca Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.