US Bridges

Md 75 over Sams Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · On Frederick CO Line · Structure no. 100000060012010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,151
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 75 over Sams Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 75 over Sams Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2026. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 75
CrossesSams Creek
LocationOn Frederick CO Line
RouteState Highway 75
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55964, -77.18153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,151 (2009)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2026
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 Md 75 over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 75 over Sams 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 75 over Sams Creek carry?

About 2,151 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 75 over Sams Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Md 75 over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.