US Bridges

Md 194 over Branch of Piney Creek

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.60 Mile South of Md 140 · Structure no. 100000060062020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
5,732
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 194 over Branch of Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 194 over Branch of Piney Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 5,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,752 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 194
CrossesBranch of Piney Creek
Location0.60 Mile South of Md 140
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates39.65369, -77.18437
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,732 (2018)
Projected traffic5,752 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch of Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 194 over Branch of Piney 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 194 over Branch of Piney Creek carry?

About 5,732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 194 over Branch of Piney Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 194 over Branch of Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.