US Bridges

Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond

Good

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.77 MI W of US RTE 50 · Structure no. 200000D-0027030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
1,117
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,363 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLinkwood Drive
CrossesHiggins Millpond
Location0.77 MI W of US RTE 50
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.53661, -75.95814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2023)
Projected traffic1,363 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Linkwood Drive over Higgins Millpond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.