Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch
GoodCaroline County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles East of Md 313 · Structure no. 200000CO0012010
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,465
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly 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 Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch carry?
About 1,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Drapers Mill Road over Gravelly Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.