US Bridges

Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.18 MI S of Union Bridge · Structure no. 100000060013010

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,051
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 103 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 4,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,994 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 75
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.18 MI S of Union Bridge
RouteState Highway 75
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57253, -77.17617
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,051 (2009)
Projected traffic4,994 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Md 75 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 4,051 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.