US Bridges

Mayberry Road over Bear Branch

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.06 Miles N of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000CL0262010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
762
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayberry Road over Bear Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mayberry Road over Bear Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMayberry Road
CrossesBear Branch
Location1.06 Miles N of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63911, -77.10152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 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 Mayberry Road over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayberry Road over Bear Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mayberry Road over Bear Branch carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mayberry Road over Bear Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mayberry Road over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.