US Bridges

Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · .15 MI S of Sharrett Road · Structure no. 200000CL0232010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrouse Mill Road
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location.15 MI S of Sharrett Road
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60817, -77.21053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crouse Mill Road over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Crouse Mill Road over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.