US Bridges

Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek

Poor

Washington County, Maryland · 1.3 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-5932030

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
1,408
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDogstreet Road
CrossesDog Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 593
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47673, -77.67859
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2008)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dogstreet Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.