US Bridges

Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Maryland · At Hughes Road · Structure no. 200000CL0344030

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
209
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run is a steel culvert carrying Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Kays Mill Road
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationAt Hughes Road
RouteCounty Highway 986
Coordinates39.49546, -76.90192
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.