US Bridges

Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.11 M N of Cromwel Br RD · Structure no. 200000B-0342020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
7,165
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 7,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,743 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCowpens Avenue
CrossesMinebank Run
Location0.11 M N of Cromwel Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 3808
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40461, -76.56713
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,165 (2023)
Projected traffic8,743 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run 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 Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run carry?

About 7,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cowpens Avenue over Minebank Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.