US Bridges

Teeter Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.54 MI West of Md 194 · Structure no. 200000CL0214010

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teeter Road over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teeter Road over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 years old, older 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTeeter Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.54 MI West of Md 194
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69887, -77.15086
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teeter Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Teeter 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Teeter Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Teeter Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Teeter Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.