US Bridges

Md 832 over Big Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.02 Mile North of Md 140 · Structure no. 100000060025010

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 832 over Big Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 832 over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 96 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2026. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 832
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location1.02 Mile North of Md 140
RouteState Highway 832
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64047, -77.1386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2009)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 832 over Big Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Md 832 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 832 over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 832 over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 832 over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.