US Bridges

Bloom Road over Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 250 Ft S of Salem Bottom · Structure no. 200000CL0300020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloom Road over Morgan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bloom Road over Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBloom Road
CrossesMorgan Run
Location250 Ft S of Salem Bottom
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49314, -77.02277
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic860 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloom Road over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloom 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bloom Road over Morgan Run carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bloom Road over Morgan Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bloom Road over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.