US Bridges

Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek

Poor

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles South of Md 331 · Structure no. 200000CO0030010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrazier Neck Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.6 Miles South of Md 331
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.74265, -75.98022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2023)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2043
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 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 Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier Neck Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.