US Bridges

Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.48 MI S of Md 75 · Structure no. 200000CL0253010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWinters Church RD
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.48 MI S of Md 75
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55016, -77.12775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winters Church 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Winters Church RD over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.