US Bridges

Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Inter Selma & Sul Sprng · Structure no. 200000B-0348020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
Daily traffic
20,845
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Spring Roa
CrossesEast Branch Herbert Run
LocationInter Selma & Sul Sprng
RouteCounty Highway 3191
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24819, -76.69326
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,845 (2021)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run carry?

About 20,845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Sulphur Spring Roa over East Branch Herbert Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.