US Bridges

John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.04 MI N of Smith RD · Structure no. 200000CL0255020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
362
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run is a concrete culvert carrying John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Hyde Road
CrossesTurkeyfoot Run
Location0.04 MI N of Smith RD
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55787, -77.07349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run 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 John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns John Hyde Road over Turkeyfoot Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.