US Bridges

Linton Road over Little Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.25 Miles N of Md 26 · Structure no. 200000CL0322010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
867
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton Road over Little Morgan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linton Road over Little 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 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLinton Road
CrossesLittle Morgan Run
Location1.25 Miles N of Md 26
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4309, -76.97528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2021)
Projected traffic1,421 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linton Road over Little Morgan Run built?

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

What condition is Linton Road over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Linton Road over Little Morgan Run carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Linton Road over Little Morgan Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Linton Road over Little Morgan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.