OLD KAYS MILL ROAD
Carrying OLD KAYS MILL ROAD over BEAVER RUN
AT HUGHES ROAD, Carroll, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD KAYS MILL ROAD
The OLD KAYS MILL ROAD bridge in Carroll, Maryland carries OLD KAYS MILL ROAD over BEAVER RUN. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD KAYS MILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1974
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 209 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000CL0344030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
OLD KAYS MILL ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD KAYS MILL 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 OLD KAYS MILL ROAD?
OLD KAYS MILL ROAD in Carroll, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD KAYS MILL ROAD inspected?
OLD KAYS MILL 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 209 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD KAYS MILL ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD KAYS MILL ROAD?
OLD KAYS MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD KAYS MILL ROAD?
OLD KAYS MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD KAYS MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD KAYS MILL ROAD was built in 1974, making it 52 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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.
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