US Bridges

Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.9 MI E. of Md 481 · Structure no. 200000Q-0040010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrouse Mill Road
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location0.9 MI E. of Md 481
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96853, -75.94544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic681 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe 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 Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crouse Mill Road over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.