US Bridges

Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.4 Miles W of Md 23 · Structure no. 200000H-0117010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDry Branch Road
CrossesTrib / Deer Creek
Location0.4 Miles W of Md 23
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates39.66326, -76.54938
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2019)
Projected traffic122 by 2039
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 Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Branch Road over Trib / 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Branch Road over Trib / Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.