US Bridges

Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch

FairPosted for load

Harford County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles S of US 1 · Structure no. 200000H-0055010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReckord Road
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location0.1 Miles S of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48107, -76.40143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2019)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch built?

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

What condition is Reckord Road over Wildcat 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reckord Road over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.