US Bridges

Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.61 Mile West of Md 313 · Structure no. 100000090001010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
470 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2026. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 14
CrossesMarshyhope Creek
Location0.61 Mile West of Md 313
RouteState Highway 14
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.57616, -75.79502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2009)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$862,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 14 over Marshyhope 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Md 14 over Marshyhope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.