US Bridges

S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 470 South of SR 144 · Structure no. 200000F-F-05010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,130
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek is a concrete slab carrying S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,219 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Carroll Street
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location470 South of SR 144
RouteCity Street 261
Coordinates39.41272, -77.40796
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,130 (2022)
Projected traffic13,219 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Carroll 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 S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek carry?

About 10,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S. Carroll Street over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.