US Bridges

Md 854B over Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 3.63 Mile South of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000060043030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
1,970
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 854B over Morgan Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 854B over Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 854B
CrossesMorgan Run
Location3.63 Mile South of Md 32
RouteState Highway 854B
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4805, -77.00381
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2009)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 854B over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 854B over Morgan Run 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 854B over Morgan Run carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 854B over Morgan Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 854B over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.