Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · 0.02 MI W of Union Bridge · Structure no. 200000CL0238010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,159
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Bucher John Road over Little Pipe 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 Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 1,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bucher John Road over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.