Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek
FairPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 1.12 MI N of Good Intent · Structure no. 200000F-1701010
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 135 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Simpsons Mill Road over Little 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Simpsons Mill Road over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.