US Bridges

Highland Street over Carroll Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.9 MI East of Md 355 · Structure no. 200000F-F-02020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Street over Carroll Creek is a concrete slab carrying Highland Street over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,625 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHighland Street
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.9 MI East of Md 355
RouteCity Street 720
Coordinates39.41594, -77.39772
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2020)
Projected traffic7,625 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Highland Street over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Street over Carroll 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Street over Carroll Creek carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Highland Street over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Street over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.