US Bridges

Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.4 MI S of Randolph RD E · Structure no. 200000M-0256030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch is a steel culvert carrying Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurie Drive
CrossesHollywood Branch
Location0.4 MI S of Randolph RD E
RouteCounty Highway 3467
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06159, -76.98399
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Laurie Drive over Hollywood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.