US Bridges

Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Maryland · 100 S. of Rosemont Ave. · Structure no. 200000F-F-20030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,388
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek is a steel culvert carrying Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 20,388 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,300 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaughmans Lane
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location100 S. of Rosemont Ave.
RouteCity Street 90
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42778, -77.43278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,388 (2022)
Projected traffic30,300 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baughmans Lane 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 Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek carry?

About 20,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Baughmans Lane over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.