Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · On Frederick CO Line · Structure no. 200000CL0246010
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 362
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Sams Creek Road over Sams 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 Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek carry?
About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.