US Bridges

Md 108 over Cricket Creek

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.85 Mile West of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000130097030

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 108 over Cricket Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 108 over Cricket Creek in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 113 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 12,830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,877 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 108
CrossesCricket Creek
Location0.85 Mile West of Md 32
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.19599, -76.94541
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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,830 (2018)
Projected traffic12,877 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 108 over Cricket Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Md 108 over Cricket 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 108 over Cricket Creek carry?

About 12,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 108 over Cricket Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Md 108 over Cricket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.