US Bridges

Felton School Road over Andover Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.88 MI NW of Md 300 · Structure no. 200000Q-0014030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
237
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felton School Road over Andover Branch is a steel culvert carrying Felton School Road over Andover Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFelton School Road
CrossesAndover Branch
Location0.88 MI NW of Md 300
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20556, -75.76618
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Felton School Road over Andover Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felton School Road over Andover 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Felton School Road over Andover Branch carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Felton School Road over Andover Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Felton School Road over Andover Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.