US Bridges

Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 MI Northeast of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000M-0378010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGranite Rock Road
CrossesLittle Seneca Creek Trib
Location1 MI Northeast of Md 355
RouteCounty Highway 7692
Coordinates39.24202, -77.26706
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic572 by 2044
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 Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Granite Rock Road over Little Seneca Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.