US Bridges

Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles North of Md 318 · Structure no. 200000CO0035010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch 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 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPepper Road
CrossesFaulkner Branch
Location0.8 Miles North of Md 318
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.71008, -75.81761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2023)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2043
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 Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch built?

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

What condition is Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch 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 Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Road over Faulkner Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.