US Bridges

Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · .06 MI N of Anti-Aircraft · Structure no. 511

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry Point RD
CrossesWoodrest Creek
Location.06 MI N of Anti-Aircraft
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45063, -76.10381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek 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 Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Point RD over Woodrest Creek?

It is owned by the Army.