US Bridges

Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.68 Mi. N. of Toddville · Structure no. 200000D-0013010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWesley Church Road
CrossesFarm Creek
Location0.68 Mi. N. of Toddville
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.31839, -76.0885
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2023)
Projected traffic428 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Church Road over Farm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Church Road over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.