Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · 3.52 Milei West of Md 30 · Structure no. 100000060038010
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,975
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,575 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 3,975 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Md 496 over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.