Md 404 WB over Watts Creek
FairCaroline County, Maryland · 0.25 Mile West of Md 16 · Structure no. 100000050008014
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,941
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 404 WB over Watts Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 404 WB over Watts Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 18,941 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,289 by 2026. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 404 WB over Watts Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 404 WB over Watts 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Md 404 WB over Watts Creek carry?
About 18,941 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Md 404 WB over Watts Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Md 404 WB over Watts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.