US Bridges

Walker Road over Little Falls

PoorPosted for load

Baltimore County, Maryland · 200 Ft S Stablers Church · Structure no. 200000B-0033010

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Little Falls is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Road over Little Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesLittle Falls
Location200 Ft S Stablers Church
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates39.65851, -76.67096
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2023)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Little Falls built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Little Falls in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Little Falls carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Little Falls?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Little Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.