US Bridges

Crouse Mill RD over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 1 MI Se. of Md 481 · Structure no. 200000Q-0041010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouse Mill RD over Tuckahoe Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Crouse Mill RD over Tuckahoe Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 681 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrouse Mill RD
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location1 MI Se. of Md 481
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96712, -75.94263
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic681 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 RD over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Crouse Mill RD over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Crouse Mill RD over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.