US Bridges

Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles N of Lemon RD · Structure no. 200000H-0104010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHarford Creamery R
CrossesTrib / Little Deer Creek
Location0.5 Miles N of Lemon RD
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates39.64306, -76.51853
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic612 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Harford Creamery R over Trib / Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.