US Bridges

Holly Road over Forge Branch

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.4 MI NE of Greensboro · Structure no. 200000CO0009010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Road over Forge Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Holly Road over Forge Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Road
CrossesForge Branch
Location0.4 MI NE of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98541, -75.8164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2023)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Holly Road over Forge Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Road over Forge 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 Holly Road over Forge Branch carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holly Road over Forge Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Road over Forge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.