US Bridges

Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 2.48 Miles NE of Md 272 · Structure no. 200000CE0061010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Other
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek is a other slab carrying Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWheatley Road
CrossesLittle Northeast Creek
Location2.48 Miles NE of Md 272
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68373, -75.92435
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatley Road over Little Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.