US Bridges

Corbett Road over Carroll Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.29 MI E of Carroll Road · Structure no. 200000B-0195010

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbett Road over Carroll Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Corbett Road over Carroll Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCorbett Road
CrossesCarroll Branch
Location0.29 MI E of Carroll Road
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5541, -76.5947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2023)
Projected traffic309 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corbett Road over Carroll Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corbett Road over Carroll Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Corbett Road over Carroll Branch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corbett Road over Carroll Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Corbett Road over Carroll Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.