US Bridges

Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · .507 Mile South of Md 561 · Structure no. 100000140026020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
4,632
2013 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 4,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,820 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

CarriesMd 213
CrossesBr of Morgan Creek
Location.507 Mile South of Md 561
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates39.26172, -76.05304
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,632 (2013)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 4,632 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 213 over Br of Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.