Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDorchester County, Maryland · On Caroline County Line · Structure no. 200000D-0028010
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2013
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 134 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 84 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2013.
How much traffic does Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Back Landing Road over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.