Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch
PoorPosted for loadCaroline County, Maryland · 2.3 MI NE of Federalsburg · Structure no. 200000CO0038010
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 79 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 3 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Smithville Road over Sullivan 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Smithville Road over Sullivan Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.