US Bridges

Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles West of I-270 · Structure no. 200000M-0412030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocbury Drive
CrossesLake Churchill Tributary
Location0.5 Miles West of I-270
RouteCounty Highway 5379
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18654, -77.26624
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Locbury Drive over Lake Churchill Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.