US Bridges

Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N Howard CO Line · Structure no. 200000CL0312030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,282
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGaither Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.1 MI N Howard CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36148, -76.99285
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2021)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream 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 Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gaither Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.