US Bridges

Md 27 over Little Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile North of Md 808B · Structure no. 100000060067030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
10,690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 27 over Little Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 27 over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 10,690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,728 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 27
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.4 Mile North of Md 808B
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates39.55891, -77.00707
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2018)
Projected traffic10,728 by 2038
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 27 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 27 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 27 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 27 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Md 27 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.