US Bridges

Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.44 MI · Structure no. 200000CL0400020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
Daily traffic
1,104
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls is a concrete culvert carrying Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTraceys Mill Road
CrossesSouth Br Gunpowder Falls
Location0.44 MI
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71137, -76.86085
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2021)
Projected traffic1,810 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 Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Traceys Mill Road over South Br Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.