US Bridges

Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib

Poor

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles SE of I-270 · Structure no. 200000M-0253030

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
Daily traffic
33,220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,878 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFather Hurley Boul
CrossesLittle Seneca Creek Trib
Location0.3 Miles SE of I-270
RouteCounty Highway 7030
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19587, -77.26676
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,220 (2023)
Projected traffic35,878 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib carry?

About 33,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Father Hurley Boul over Little Seneca Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.