Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch
PoorPosted for loadCaroline County, Maryland · 0.6 MI N of Federalsburg · Structure no. 200000CO0037010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,799
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,799 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch carry?
About 2,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old Denton Road over Faulkner Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.