Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek
FairCarroll County, Maryland · 1.52 Mile West of Md 194 · Structure no. 100000060015010
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 841
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2026. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 77 over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 841 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Md 77 over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.