US Bridges

Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.0 M N Snowden River Pkw · Structure no. 200000HO0010030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,335
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little is a steel culvert carrying Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 13,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,010 by 2010. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Mills Road
CrossesElkhorn Branch of Little
Location1.0 M N Snowden River Pkw
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18793, -76.82958
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,335 (1994)
Projected traffic14,010 by 2010
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little carry?

About 13,335 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Oakland Mills Road over Elkhorn Branch of Little?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.