US Bridges

Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.70 MI N of Keysville RD · Structure no. 200000CL0203010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaumgardner Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.70 MI N of Keysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65288, -77.24386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baumgardner Road over Piney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Baumgardner Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.