Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · .7 M N of Bowers Road · Structure no. 200000CL0212010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Piney Creek Road over Alloway 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 2023.
How much traffic does Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Piney Creek Road over Alloway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.