US Bridges

Kendale Road over Ken Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.4 MI North of Md 191 · Structure no. 200000M-0316020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
571
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendale Road over Ken Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kendale Road over Ken Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKendale Road
CrossesKen Branch
Location0.4 MI North of Md 191
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.00936, -77.17983
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2023)
Projected traffic644 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kendale Road over Ken Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendale Road over Ken 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kendale Road over Ken Branch carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kendale Road over Ken Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Kendale Road over Ken Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.