US Bridges

Md 20 over Radcliff Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile East of Md 514 · Structure no. 100000140003020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
6,850
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 20 over Radcliff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 20 over Radcliff Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 20
CrossesRadcliff Creek
Location0.06 Mile East of Md 514
RouteState Highway 20
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21916, -76.08053
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2012)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2032
Trucks8%
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

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 Radcliff Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 20 over Radcliff 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 20 over Radcliff Creek carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 20 over Radcliff Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 20 over Radcliff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.