US Bridges

Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek

Good

Calvert County, Maryland · 1.54 MI SW of Md 262 · Structure no. 200000C-0004010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHuntingtown Road
CrossesCocktown Creek
Location1.54 MI SW of Md 262
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates38.6407, -76.63469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2022)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Huntingtown Road over Cocktown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.