US Bridges

Md 31 over Little Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.02 Mile West of Md 852 · Structure no. 100000060046020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
7,321
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 31 over Little Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 31 over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 7,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,214 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 31
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.02 Mile West of Md 852
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates39.55783, -77.03666
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,321 (2009)
Projected traffic9,214 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 31 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 31 over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 31 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 7,321 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 31 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 31 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.