US Bridges

Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.04 M W of Adams Mill RD · Structure no. 100000060006010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 852
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.04 M W of Adams Mill RD
RouteState Highway 852
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56155, -77.04432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2009)
Projected traffic706 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 852 over Little Pipe 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Md 852 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.