US Bridges

Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · Watersville RD 2.81 · Structure no. 200000CL0307020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
938
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco is a concrete culvert carrying Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWatersville Road
CrossesSouth Branch of Patapsco
LocationWatersville RD 2.81
RouteCounty Highway 588
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36819, -77.10418
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2021)
Projected traffic2,037 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Watersville Road over South Branch of Patapsco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.