US Bridges

Md 45 over Piney Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.06 MI N of Sparks RD · Structure no. 100000030041020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
23,992
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 45 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 45 over Piney Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,992 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,852 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 45
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.06 MI N of Sparks RD
RouteState Highway 45
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,992 (2009)
Projected traffic31,852 by 2029
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 45 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 45 over Piney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 45 over Piney Creek carry?

About 23,992 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 45 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Md 45 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.