US Bridges

Md 16 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 1.84 Mile South of Md 331 · Structure no. 100000090002010

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 16 over Cabin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 16 over Cabin Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 1,861 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 16
CrossesCabin Creek
Location1.84 Mile South of Md 331
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.62699, -75.91309
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (2009)
Projected traffic2,458 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 16 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 16 over Cabin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Md 16 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 16 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 16 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.