US Bridges

Legion Road over Watts Creek

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.5 MI SE of Denton · Structure no. 200000CO0026010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,099
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legion Road over Watts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Legion Road over Watts Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,916 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLegion Road
CrossesWatts Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.86304, -75.80816
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2024)
Projected traffic2,916 by 2044
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$6.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Legion Road over Watts Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Legion Road over Watts Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Legion Road over Watts Creek carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Legion Road over Watts Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Legion Road over Watts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.