US Bridges

Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.1M W of Rohrersville RD · Structure no. 200000W-8601020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFrog Eye Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.1M W of Rohrersville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36078, -77.67853
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frog Eye Road over Israel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Eye Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.