US Bridges

Belfast Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E. of IS83 Exit 24 · Structure no. 200000B-0326020

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
4,918
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfast Road over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belfast Road over Piney Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,918 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,378 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 5 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelfast Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.2 MI E. of IS83 Exit 24
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54756, -76.66318
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width5 ft (1.4 m)
Roadway width4 ft (1.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,918 (2023)
Projected traffic6,378 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Belfast Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belfast Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Belfast Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 4,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Belfast Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 5 ft wide.

Who owns Belfast Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.