US Bridges

Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.07 Miles S of Md 832 · Structure no. 200000CL0259020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
Daily traffic
679
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFrizzellburg Road
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location1.07 Miles S of Md 832
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59987, -77.08192
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2021)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch 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 Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Frizzellburg Road over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.