US Bridges

Falls Road over Graves Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.6 MI N of Beckleysville · Structure no. 200000B-0382010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
1,846
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Graves Run is a concrete culvert carrying Falls Road over Graves Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,688 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesGraves Run
Location0.6 MI N of Beckleysville
RouteState Highway 25
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65374, -76.80863
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,846 (2023)
Projected traffic3,688 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Falls Road over Graves Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Road over Graves 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Graves Run carry?

About 1,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Graves Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Graves Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.