Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek
PoorPosted for loadFrederick County, Maryland · 0.4 MI N. of US 15 Exit 7 · Structure no. 200000F-F-12010
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 114 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek carry?
About 6,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Shookstown Road over Carroll Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.