Blades Road over Hunting Creek
GoodCaroline County, Maryland · Caroline - Dor. CO Line · Structure no. 200000CO0032010
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 291 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 568
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blades Road over Hunting Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Blades Road over Hunting Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blades Road over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blades Road over Hunting 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 Blades Road over Hunting Creek carry?
About 568 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blades Road over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blades Road over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.