US Bridges

Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 1 MI E of Md RTE 578 · Structure no. 200000CO0029030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHog Creek Road
CrossesHog Creek
Location1 MI E of Md RTE 578
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.77511, -75.92344
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic552 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hog Creek Road over Hog 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 Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Hog Creek Road over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.