US Bridges

Harney Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.60 MI N of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000CL0224010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,818
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harney Road over Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harney Road over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 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 2,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,618 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarney Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.60 MI N of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67216, -77.18062
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,818 (2021)
Projected traffic4,618 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harney Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Harney 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 Harney Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 2,818 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harney Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harney Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.