US Bridges

Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.65 Miles South of Md 28 · Structure no. 200000M-0399030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
4,597
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,183 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussett Road
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location0.65 Miles South of Md 28
RouteCounty Highway 3024
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08709, -77.10561
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,597 (2022)
Projected traffic5,183 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russett Road over Rock 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 Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Russett Road over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.