US Bridges

Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.26 MI SE of Bloom Road · Structure no. 200000CL0299020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
982
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Bottom Road
CrossesMorgan Run
Location0.26 MI SE of Bloom Road
RouteCounty Highway 555
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49044, -77.01964
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2021)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Bottom Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Bottom Road over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.