US Bridges

Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.7 Miles North of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-0334010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,804
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary is a concrete arch - deck carrying Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,804 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,384 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 4 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDecoverly Drive
CrossesMuddy Branch Tributary
Location0.7 Miles North of Md 28
RouteCounty Highway 6614
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10857, -77.20252
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width4 ft (1.2 m)
Roadway width2 ft (0.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,804 (2023)
Projected traffic6,384 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary carry?

About 5,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 4 ft wide.

Who owns Decoverly Drive over Muddy Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.