US Bridges

Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 1.1 Mi. West of Md 213 · Structure no. 200000Q-0020030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley Branch is a steel culvert carrying Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSparks Mill Road
CrossesGranny Finley Branch
Location1.1 Mi. West of Md 213
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.11534, -76.04089
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic290 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Granny Finley Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley 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 Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sparks Mill Road over Granny Finley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.