US Bridges

Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.6 M E of Md 312 · Structure no. 100000050034030

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
19,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 404
CrossesBr of Tuckahoe Creek
Location0.6 M E of Md 312
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.91008, -75.88596
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2015)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Md 404 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.