US Bridges

Md 674 over Grays Inn Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.25 Mile West of Md 20 · Structure no. 100000140023040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 674 over Grays Inn Creek is a concrete frame carrying Md 674 over Grays Inn Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 674
CrossesGrays Inn Creek
Location0.25 Mile West of Md 20
RouteState Highway 674
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13676, -76.22804
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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2009)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 674 over Grays Inn Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 674 over Grays Inn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 674 over Grays Inn Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 674 over Grays Inn Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 674 over Grays Inn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.