US Bridges

Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek

Good

Kent County, Maryland · 0.3 MI SE of Md RTE 213 · Structure no. 200000K-0012030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
266
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Hill Road
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Md RTE 213
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27949, -76.01489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2024)
Projected traffic324 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Perkins Hill Road over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.