Md 290 over Jacobs Creek
FairKent County, Maryland · 0.23 Mile South of US 301 · Structure no. 100000140010020
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- Daily traffic
- 2,461
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 290 over Jacobs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 290 over Jacobs Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 78 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 2,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 290 over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Md 290 over Jacobs 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 290 over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 2,461 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 290 over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Md 290 over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.