US Bridges

SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · @ Springfield Hospital · Structure no. 100000060010020

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
12,400
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,632 by 2012. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR6 (buttercup Roa
CrossesPiney Run
Location@ Springfield Hospital
RouteState Lands Road 6
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38453, -76.96539
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
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (1994)
Projected traffic14,632 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR6 (buttercup Roa 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 SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR6 (buttercup Roa over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.