US Bridges

River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.24 MI SW of De Line · Structure no. 200000CO0002010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Bridge Road
CrossesTidy Island Creek
Location0.24 MI SW of De Line
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates39.07728, -75.74582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bridge 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River Bridge Road over Tidy Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.