US Bridges

Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary

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Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.3 MI North of Girard ST · Structure no. 200000M-G-05030

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
3,395
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory Farm Drive
CrossesWhetstone Run Tributary
Location0.3 MI North of Girard ST
RouteCity Street 389
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14701, -77.18355
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic3,395 (2023)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Victory Farm Drive over Whetstone Run Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.