Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek
GoodFrederick County, Maryland · On Carroll CO Line · Structure no. 100000100072010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,425
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 years old, older 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 4,425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,175 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Md 194 over Little Pipe 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 4,425 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Md 194 over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.