US Bridges

Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.73 Mi. NE of Md 300 · Structure no. 200000Q-0023030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
1,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch is a steel culvert carrying Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPinder Hill Road
CrossesBrowns Branch
Location0.73 Mi. NE of Md 300
RouteCounty Highway 384
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15806, -75.97324
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic1,270 (2024)
Projected traffic1,590 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 Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinder Hill Road over Browns 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 Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pinder Hill Road over Browns Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.