US Bridges

Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.01 MI E of Brices Mill · Structure no. 200000K-0002010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLangford Road
CrossesEast Fork Langford Creek
Location0.01 MI E of Brices Mill
RouteCounty Highway 3388
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18671, -76.11367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langford Road over East Fork Langford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Langford Road over East Fork Langford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.