US Bridges

Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.29 M S of Coen Road · Structure no. 100000120078030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
3,193
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 24
CrossesBr of Deer Creek
Location0.29 M S of Coen Road
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates39.64661, -76.41019
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,193 (2013)
Projected traffic4,061 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek carry?

About 3,193 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.