US Bridges

Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.2 M S of Marston Road · Structure no. 200000CL0248010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSams Creek Road
CrossesSams Creek
Location0.2 M S of Marston Road
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4975, -77.11005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sams Creek Road over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.