Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · 0.41 Miles South of Md 97 · Structure no. 200000CL0277010
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murkle Road over Big 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Murkle Road over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.