US Bridges

Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.3 Miles NW of Md 313 · Structure no. 200000CO0036010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Grove Road
CrossesFaulkner Branch
Location0.3 Miles NW of Md 313
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.71213, -75.79247
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic977 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Grove 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 Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Grove Road over Faulkner Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.