US Bridges

Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · .26 MI SE of Lands End RD · Structure no. 200000Q-0019010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSparks Mill Road
CrossesIsland Creek
Location.26 MI SE of Lands End RD
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.11733, -76.06841
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating79.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
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 Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sparks Mill Road over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.