US Bridges

Kalmia Road over Trib / Deer Creek

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.61 Miles W of US Rte. 1 · Structure no. 200000H-0223030

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
287
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kalmia Road over Trib / Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kalmia Road over Trib / Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 years old, older 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKalmia Road
CrossesTrib / Deer Creek
Location0.61 Miles W of US Rte. 1
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates39.61457, -76.31549
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
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 Kalmia Road over Trib / Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Kalmia 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 July 2023.

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

About 287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kalmia Road over Trib / Deer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Kalmia Road over Trib / Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.