US Bridges

Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.93 MI East of Md 27 · Structure no. 200000CL0298020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
408
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Road
CrossesBranch of Morgan Run
Location0.93 MI East of Md 27
RouteCounty Highway 556
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47273, -77.05327
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2021)
Projected traffic670 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over Branch of Morgan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Branch of Morgan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.