US Bridges

Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.5 Mil SW of Walters M R · Structure no. 200000H-0182030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch is a steel culvert carrying Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Church
CrossesStout Bottle Branch
Location0.5 Mil SW of Walters M R
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates39.61669, -76.33931
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2023)
Projected traffic423 by 2043
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 Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Creek Church 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Creek Church over Stout Bottle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.