US Bridges

Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 2.0 Miles South of Md 317 · Structure no. 200000CO0024010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAnthony Mill Road
CrossesWatts Creek
Location2.0 Miles South of Md 317
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88009, -75.7829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anthony Mill Road over Watts 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Anthony Mill Road over Watts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.