US Bridges

Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.55 MI S of Alt Md 404 · Structure no. 200000CO0020010

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,027
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTuckahoe Road
CrossesTrib to Tuckahoe Creek
Location0.55 MI S of Alt Md 404
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.90971, -75.93531
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2024)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2044
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckahoe Road over Trib to Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.