FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRAVE RUN ROAD

Carrying GRAVE RUN ROAD over GUNPOWDER FALLS

0.14 MI N OF ROLLER ROAD, Carroll, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRAVE RUN ROAD

The GRAVE RUN ROAD bridge in Carroll, Maryland carries GRAVE RUN ROAD over GUNPOWDER FALLS. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 660 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How GRAVE RUN ROAD compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Maryland bridges
205
Bridges in Carroll · 11 in Poor condition
GRAVE RUN ROAD 36.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
660 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000CL0406020

How to read this record

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

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

How often is GRAVE RUN ROAD inspected?

GRAVE 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 660 vehicles per day.

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

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

GRAVE RUN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRAVE RUN ROAD?

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

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

GRAVE RUN ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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