US Bridges

Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch

Poor

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1 Mile South of Md 117 · Structure no. 200000M-G-03030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch is a steel culvert carrying Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbitt Road
CrossesLong Draught Branch
Location1 Mile South of Md 117
RouteCity Street 307
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14047, -77.23399
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,329 (2022)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rabbitt Road over Long Draught Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.