Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Maryland · 0.10 MI W of Avondale RD · Structure no. 200000CL0363010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,612
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,473 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 4,612 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Stone Chapel Road over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.