US Bridges

Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.21 Mi. N. of Md 496 · Structure no. 200000CL0390020

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
694
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBixler Church Road
CrossesTributary to Big Pipe CR
Location0.21 Mi. N. of Md 496
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66298, -76.95107
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2021)
Projected traffic1,136 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bixler Church Road over Tributary to Big Pipe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.