US Bridges

Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles South of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000M-0364020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
539
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrimstone Academy
CrossesJames Creek Tributary
Location0.2 Miles South of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14518, -77.05357
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 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 traffic539 (2022)
Projected traffic648 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 Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brimstone Academy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brimstone Academy over James Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.