US Bridges

Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 1.1 MI North of Md 300 · Structure no. 200000Q-0011030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
346
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSudlersville Cemet
CrossesUnicorn Branch
Location1.1 MI North of Md 300
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates39.2038, -75.84571
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2024)
Projected traffic424 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sudlersville Cemet 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 Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sudlersville Cemet over Unicorn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.