US Bridges

Stulltown Road over Andover Branch

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 2.8 Mi. NE JCT Md 300 · Structure no. 200000Q-0015030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
221
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stulltown Road over Andover Branch is a steel culvert carrying Stulltown Road over Andover 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStulltown Road
CrossesAndover Branch
Location2.8 Mi. NE JCT Md 300
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates39.21892, -75.76842
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic221 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stulltown Road over Andover Branch built?

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

What condition is Stulltown Road over Andover 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stulltown Road over Andover Branch carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stulltown Road over Andover Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Stulltown Road over Andover Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.