US Bridges

Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile North of Mr 84 · Structure no. 100000060051010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,821
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,821 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2026. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 75
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.06 Mile North of Mr 84
RouteState Highway 75
Coordinates39.55276, -77.11399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,821 (2009)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2026
Trucks14%
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 75 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Md 75 over Little 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 75 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 3,821 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 75 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.