Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Maryland · On Frederick CO Line · Structure no. 200000CL0243010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mckinstrys Mill RD over Sams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.