Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch
FairHarford County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles W of Md 543 · Structure no. 200000H-0039010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 508
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 years old, older 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch carry?
About 508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walters Mill Road over Stout Bottle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.