US Bridges

Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 2.5 MI N of Md RTE 404 · Structure no. 200000CO0018030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,745
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River is a steel culvert carrying Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Road
CrossesTrib of Choptank River
Location2.5 MI N of Md RTE 404
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.93488, -75.85095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic1,745 (2023)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib of Choptank River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River carry?

About 1,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Holly Road over Trib of Choptank River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.