FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SNOWDEN RUN ROAD

Carrying SNOWDEN RUN ROAD over SNOWDEN RUN

1.89 MI W OF MINERAL HILL, Carroll, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SNOWDEN RUN ROAD

The SNOWDEN RUN ROAD bridge in Carroll, Maryland carries SNOWDEN RUN ROAD over SNOWDEN RUN. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 503 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 22.2 metric tons.

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

How SNOWDEN RUN ROAD compares

▼ 28.9
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Maryland bridges
205
Bridges in Carroll · 11 in Poor condition
SNOWDEN RUN ROAD 22.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
503 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000CL0335020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SNOWDEN RUN ROAD 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 SNOWDEN RUN ROAD 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 SNOWDEN RUN ROAD?

SNOWDEN RUN ROAD in Carroll, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SNOWDEN RUN ROAD inspected?

SNOWDEN RUN ROAD'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 503 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SNOWDEN RUN ROAD 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 SNOWDEN RUN ROAD?

SNOWDEN RUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SNOWDEN RUN ROAD?

SNOWDEN RUN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SNOWDEN RUN ROAD and does age affect safety?

SNOWDEN RUN ROAD was built in 1974, making it 52 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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