US Bridges

Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles SW of Md 190 · Structure no. 200000M-PK27030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
16,691
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib is a steel culvert carrying Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 16,691 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,366 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Falls Parkw
CrossesLittle Falls Branch Trib
Location0.3 Miles SW of Md 190
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.95977, -77.10433
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,691 (2020)
Projected traffic20,366 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib carry?

About 16,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Little Falls Parkw over Little Falls Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.