US Bridges

Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run

PoorPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles W of Md 136 · Structure no. 200000H-0013010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,986
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,864 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHookers Mill Road
CrossesBynum Run
Location0.8 Miles W of Md 136
RouteCounty Highway 451
Coordinates39.47901, -76.28016
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,986 (2020)
Projected traffic4,864 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run carry?

About 3,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hookers Mill Road over Bynum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.