US Bridges

Eveland Road over Piney Branch

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 3 Miles North of Md 404 · Structure no. 200000CO0007030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
635
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eveland Road over Piney Branch is a steel culvert carrying Eveland Road over Piney Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEveland Road
CrossesPiney Branch
Location3 Miles North of Md 404
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.95959, -75.93044
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic635 (2022)
Projected traffic855 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eveland Road over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eveland Road over Piney Branch 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 Eveland Road over Piney Branch carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eveland Road over Piney Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Eveland Road over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.