US Bridges

Island Creek RD over Island Creek

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 2.5 MI from Md RTE 213 · Structure no. 200000Q-0018010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
210 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Creek RD over Island Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Island Creek RD over Island Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIsland Creek RD
CrossesIsland Creek
Location2.5 MI from Md RTE 213
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates39.13321, -76.05151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2024)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Creek RD over Island Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Creek RD over Island Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Island Creek RD over Island Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Island Creek RD over Island Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Island Creek RD over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.