US Bridges

Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles West of Md 189 · Structure no. 200000M-R-08020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
14,464
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 14,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,195 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWootton Parkway
CrossesWatts Branch Tributary
Location0.8 Miles West of Md 189
RouteCity Street 2593
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07353, -77.18233
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,464 (2019)
Projected traffic16,195 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary carry?

About 14,464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wootton Parkway over Watts Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.