US Bridges

Bartholow Road over Little Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.73 Miles N of Md 32 · Structure no. 200000CL0326020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
4,061
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartholow Road over Little Morgan Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bartholow Road over Little Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,993 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBartholow Road
CrossesLittle Morgan Run
Location1.73 Miles N of Md 32
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42666, -76.96052
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
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,061 (2021)
Projected traffic6,993 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bartholow Road over Little Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartholow 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 August 2023.

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

About 4,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bartholow Road over Little Morgan Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bartholow Road over Little Morgan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.