US Bridges

Md 32 over Piney Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · .432 Mile North of Md 851 · Structure no. 100000060009020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
Daily traffic
26,590
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 over Piney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 32 over Piney Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 26,590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,610 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 32
CrossesPiney Run
Location.432 Mile North of Md 851
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38226, -76.96699
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,590 (2009)
Projected traffic34,610 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 32 over Piney Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 over Piney 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 32 over Piney Run carry?

About 26,590 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 over Piney Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Md 32 over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.