US Bridges

Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.8 Mi. E. of MD313 · Structure no. 200000Q-0010030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
63 ft
Daily traffic
676
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHackett Corner Roa
CrossesUnicorn Branch
Location0.8 Mi. E. of MD313
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates39.23144, -75.8563
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic676 (2024)
Projected traffic747 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Hackett Corner Roa over Unicorn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.