US Bridges

Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.31 MI W of Md 16 · Structure no. 200000CO0028010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkins Branch Roa
CrossesFowling Creek
Location0.31 MI W of Md 16
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.79436, -75.87495
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic431 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wilkins Branch Roa over Fowling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.