US Bridges

Md 144FA over Carroll Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.02 M E of Bentz ST · Structure no. 100000100036010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144FA over Carroll Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 144FA over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,869 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,914 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 144FA
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.02 M E of Bentz ST
RouteState Highway 144FA
Coordinates39.4139, -77.41481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,869 (2022)
Projected traffic6,914 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 144FA over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 144FA over Carroll Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 144FA over Carroll Creek carry?

About 6,869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144FA over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144FA over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.