Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek
FairKent County, Maryland · 0.1 MI E Sandy Bottom RD · Structure no. 200000K-0003010
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ricauds Branch RD over West 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 Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ricauds Branch RD over West Fork Langford Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.