Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch
FairKent County, Maryland · 0.4 MI S of Md RTE 330 · Structure no. 200000K-0008010
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch 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 Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Big Stone Road over Cypress Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.