US Bridges

Wilson Road over Hall Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.0 MI West of Md RTE 2 · Structure no. 200000AA8007010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Hall Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Wilson Road over Hall Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesHall Creek
Location1.0 MI West of Md RTE 2
RouteCounty Highway 3534
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.7415, -76.61127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wilson Road over Hall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over Hall Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over Hall Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.