Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River
FairDorchester County, Maryland · 3.07 Miles East of Md 335 · Structure no. 200000D-0015010
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 132 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 331
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River is a wood or timber slab carrying Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River 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 Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River carry?
About 331 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Key Wallace Drive over Little Blackwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.