US Bridges

Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1300 Feet West of Md 182 · Structure no. 200000M-0449030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run is a steel culvert carrying Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHathaway Drive
CrossesLutes Run
Location1300 Feet West of Md 182
RouteCounty Highway 4349
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07542, -77.05058
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
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 Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run 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 Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hathaway Drive over Lutes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.