US Bridges

Md 194 over Piney Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · .61 Mile South of Md 194E · Structure no. 100000060033010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,982
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 194 over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 194 over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,782 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 194
CrossesPiney Creek
Location.61 Mile South of Md 194E
RouteState Highway 194
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70379, -77.12769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,982 (2009)
Projected traffic6,782 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 194 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 194 over Piney 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 194 over Piney Creek carry?

About 4,982 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 194 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 194 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.