US Bridges

Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-5981010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMillbrook Road
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 598
Coordinates39.43948, -77.67073
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2023)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Millbrook Road over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.