US Bridges

US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.89 Mile South of Md 304 · Structure no. 100000170015020

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
204 ft
Daily traffic
17,367
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 71 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 17,367 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,991 by 2026. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesOld Mill Stream Branch
Location0.89 Mile South of Md 304
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates39.02008, -76.03937
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,367 (2009)
Projected traffic22,991 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 301 over Old Mill Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch carry?

About 17,367 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 301 over Old Mill Stream Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.