US Bridges

Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · On Talbot CO Line · Structure no. 100000050017010

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 110 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 5 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2026. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 404 Alt
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
LocationOn Talbot CO Line
RouteState Highway 404
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.91736, -75.94604
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Md 404 Alt over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.