US Bridges

Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch

FairPosted for load

Kent County, Maryland · 0.8 MI NW of Big Stone RD · Structure no. 200000K-0013010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Tree Road
CrossesCypress Branch
Location0.8 MI NW of Big Stone RD
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28847, -75.79096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Tree 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 Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch carry?

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

How long is Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Tree Road over Cypress Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.