US Bridges

Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.6 MI NE of Md RTE 64 · Structure no. 200000W-2601010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,091
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBikle Road
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location0.6 MI NE of Md RTE 64
RouteCounty Highway 260
Coordinates39.6765, -77.55963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2017)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2037
Trucks2%
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

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 Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bikle Road over Little Antietam 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bikle Road over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.