US Bridges

Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of East Ridge DR · Structure no. 200000W-4901020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
1,136
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR is a concrete culvert carrying Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantation Drive
CrossesTributary of Antietam CR
Location0.5 MI N of East Ridge DR
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61723, -77.72656
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2017)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation Drive over Tributary of Antietam CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.