US Bridges

Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 1.02 MI NW of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-6081010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarble Quarry Road
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location1.02 MI NW of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 808
Coordinates39.4618, -77.67976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2023)
Projected traffic384 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marble Quarry Road over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.