US Bridges

Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.62 MI N of Saw Mill RD · Structure no. 200000CL0286010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRinehart Road
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location0.62 MI N of Saw Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66857, -76.98439
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2024)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rinehart Road over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.