US Bridges

Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.66 MI SE of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-6061020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
238
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmos Reeder Road
CrossesDog Creek
Location0.66 MI SE of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.46733, -77.64993
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2019)
Projected traffic296 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amos Reeder Road over Dog 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 2023.

How much traffic does Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Amos Reeder Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.