US Bridges

Md 19A over Southeast Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile North of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000170017010

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 19A over Southeast Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 19A over Southeast Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 19A
CrossesSoutheast Creek
Location0.28 Mile North of Md 213
RouteState Highway 19A
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14026, -75.98835
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2024)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 19A over Southeast Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 19A over Southeast 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 19A over Southeast Creek carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 19A over Southeast Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Md 19A over Southeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.