US Bridges

Hughes Road over Beaver Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.23 MI West of Md 91 · Structure no. 200000CL0341020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Road over Beaver Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hughes Road over Beaver Run 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes Road
CrossesBeaver Run
Location0.23 MI West of Md 91
RouteCounty Highway 493
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48964, -76.90284
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hughes Road over Beaver Run built?

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

What condition is Hughes Road over Beaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hughes Road over Beaver Run carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Road over Beaver Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Road over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.