US Bridges

Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.26 MI South of Md 496 · Structure no. 200000CL0392030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEckard Road
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location0.26 MI South of Md 496
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66393, -76.93838
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic290 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Eckard Road over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.