US Bridges

Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Harris M RD · Structure no. 200000B-0157010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek in Baltimore 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDunk Freeland Road
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location0.03 MI S of Harris M RD
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates39.71462, -76.61463
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
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 Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dunk Freeland Road over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.