US Bridges

Md 16 over Parsons Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 1.28 M N of Smithville RD · Structure no. 100000090003010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 16 over Parsons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 16 over Parsons Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2026. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 16
CrossesParsons Creek
Location1.28 M N of Smithville RD
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.48831, -76.26257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2009)
Projected traffic856 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 16 over Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 16 over Parsons 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 16 over Parsons Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 16 over Parsons Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 16 over Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.