US Bridges

Md 20 over Fannel Branch

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.85 Mile East of Md 446 · Structure no. 100000140002020

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
7,420
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 20 over Fannel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 20 over Fannel Branch in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 7,420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,408 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 20
CrossesFannel Branch
Location0.85 Mile East of Md 446
RouteState Highway 20
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21107, -76.09862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,420 (2009)
Projected traffic9,408 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 20 over Fannel Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 20 over Fannel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 20 over Fannel Branch carry?

About 7,420 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 20 over Fannel Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Md 20 over Fannel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.