US Bridges

Runkles Road over Middle Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.57 MI N of Boteler RD · Structure no. 200000CL0304020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
589
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Runkles Road over Middle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Runkles Road over Middle Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRunkles Road
CrossesMiddle Run
Location0.57 MI N of Boteler RD
RouteCounty Highway 584
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.39286, -77.11918
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2021)
Projected traffic965 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Runkles Road over Middle Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Runkles Road over Middle 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 Runkles Road over Middle Run carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Runkles Road over Middle Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Runkles Road over Middle Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.