US Bridges

Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.8 MI SE of Md RTE 213 · Structure no. 200000K-0014010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedyville Road
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.8 MI SE of Md RTE 213
RouteCounty Highway 3315
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29686, -75.98469
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic324 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedyville Road over Morgan 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 Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedyville Road over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.