US Bridges

Md 144FA over Carroll Creek

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.21 M E of Maryland Ave · Structure no. 100000100037010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
8,541
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144FA over Carroll Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 144FA over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,541 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,594 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 144FA
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.21 M E of Maryland Ave
RouteState Highway 144FA
Coordinates39.41352, -77.40124
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,541 (2022)
Projected traffic8,594 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1995, making it 30 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 8,541 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144FA over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144FA over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.