US Bridges

Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles North of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000M-0285030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
6,004
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,844 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpartan Road
CrossesJames Creek Tributary
Location0.1 Miles North of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 4297
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15337, -77.06
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,004 (2022)
Projected traffic6,844 by 2042
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 Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spartan Road over James Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.