US Bridges

Arnold Road over Beaver Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.03 MI W of Poole Road · Structure no. 200000CL0355020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Road over Beaver Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arnold Road over Beaver Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, 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 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArnold Road
CrossesBeaver Run
Location0.03 MI W of Poole Road
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53687, -76.95721
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic580 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Arnold Road over Beaver Run built?

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

What condition is Arnold 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arnold Road over Beaver Run carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arnold Road over Beaver Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Road over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.