US Bridges

Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · .05 MI W of Delaware Line · Structure no. 200000CO0001010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStafford Road
CrossesTidy Island Creek
Location.05 MI W of Delaware Line
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates39.12303, -75.74704
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stafford Road over Tidy Island 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Stafford Road over Tidy Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.