HORNETS NEST ROAD
Carrying HORNETS NEST ROAD over FRIENDS CREEK
2.0 MILES W OF RIFFLE RD, Frederick, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HORNETS NEST ROAD
The HORNETS NEST ROAD bridge in Frederick, Maryland carries HORNETS NEST ROAD over FRIENDS CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 179 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HORNETS NEST ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 179 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000F-0522030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
HORNETS NEST ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HORNETS NEST ROAD against other structures in Frederick and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HORNETS NEST ROAD?
HORNETS NEST ROAD in Frederick, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HORNETS NEST ROAD inspected?
HORNETS NEST ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 179 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HORNETS NEST ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HORNETS NEST ROAD?
HORNETS NEST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HORNETS NEST ROAD?
HORNETS NEST ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HORNETS NEST ROAD and does age affect safety?
HORNETS NEST ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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