US Bridges

Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.42 M S of Davis Road · Structure no. 100000120080030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,061 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 24
CrossesBr of Deer Creek
Location0.42 M S of Davis Road
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates39.65134, -76.41024
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 October 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 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Md 24 over Br of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.