US Bridges

Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · Just E of Union Bridge · Structure no. 200000CL0245010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 613 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShepherds Mill RD
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
LocationJust E of Union Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates39.5679, -77.1542
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepherds Mill RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shepherds Mill RD over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.