FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 854B

Carrying MD 854B over MORGAN RUN

3.63 MILE SOUTH OF MD 32, Carroll, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 854B

The MD 854B bridge in Carroll, Maryland carries MD 854B over MORGAN RUN. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,970 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 854B compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Maryland bridges
205
Bridges in Carroll · 11 in Poor condition
MD 854B 49.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,970 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000060043030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 854B is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MD 854B against other structures in Carroll and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MD 854B?

MD 854B in Carroll, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 854B inspected?

MD 854B's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,970 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 854B is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 854B?

MD 854B has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 854B?

MD 854B is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 854B and does age affect safety?

MD 854B was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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