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Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.55 MI N of Backwoods RD · Structure no. 200000CL0391020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBixler Church Road
CrossesOhio Branch
Location0.55 MI N of Backwoods RD
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67149, -76.96312
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch built?

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

What condition is Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bixler Church Road over Ohio Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.