US Bridges

Sennett Road over Herring Run

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.22 MI NE of Md 404 · Structure no. 200000CO0045010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sennett Road over Herring Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Sennett Road over Herring Run in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSennett Road
CrossesHerring Run
Location0.22 MI NE of Md 404
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates38.85178, -75.81025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2023)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Sennett Road over Herring Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sennett Road over Herring Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sennett Road over Herring Run carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sennett Road over Herring Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sennett Road over Herring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.