US Bridges

Md 854A over Little Morgan Run

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.05 MI N of Bushey RD · Structure no. 100000060063030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
647
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 854A over Little Morgan Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 854A over Little Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 854A
CrossesLittle Morgan Run
Location1.05 MI N of Bushey RD
RouteState Highway 854A
Coordinates39.44028, -77.00092
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic647 (2006)
Projected traffic746 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 854A over Little Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 854A over Little Morgan Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 854A over Little Morgan Run carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 854A over Little Morgan Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 854A over Little Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.