US Bridges

Md 331 over Gravel Run

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 1.24 Mile Souts of Md 318 · Structure no. 100000090017020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
4,530
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 331 over Gravel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 331 over Gravel Run in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,408 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMd 331
CrossesGravel Run
Location1.24 Mile Souts of Md 318
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates38.68117, -75.89824
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2009)
Projected traffic5,408 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 331 over Gravel Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 331 over Gravel Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 331 over Gravel Run carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 331 over Gravel Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Md 331 over Gravel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.