Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek
PoorCarroll County, Maryland · 0.04 MI S of Md 75 · Structure no. 200000CL0236010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mckinstry Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.