US Bridges

Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.3 M N of Big Wood Road · Structure no. 100000140008020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
Daily traffic
3,381
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,972 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 213
CrossesBr of Morgan Creek
Location0.3 M N of Big Wood Road
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates39.27886, -76.02444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,381 (2009)
Projected traffic4,972 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 213 over Br of Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over Br of Morgan 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek carry?

About 3,381 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.