US Bridges

Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.27 MI West of Md 97 · Structure no. 200000CL0316020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
1,535
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEden Mill Road
CrossesTuckers Branch
Location0.27 MI West of Md 97
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.38508, -77.02406
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 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2021)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch 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 Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eden Mill Road over Tuckers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.