Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek
GoodCalvert County, Maryland · 0.44 MI S of Kappopos Way · Structure no. 200000C-0006010
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardesty Road over Fishing 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 Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hardesty Road over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.