US Bridges

Md 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.05 Miles West of Md 674 · Structure no. 100000140032030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMd 20
CrossesTrib to Greys Inn Creek
Location0.05 Miles West of Md 674
RouteState Highway 20
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13939, -76.22596
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

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 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 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 20 over Trib to Greys 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek carry?

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

How long is Md 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Md 20 over Trib to Greys Inn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.