US Bridges

Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.3 Mi. S. Crouse Mill RD · Structure no. 200000Q-0042030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
1,116
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseshoe Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.3 Mi. S. Crouse Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.95236, -75.95805
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,116 (2024)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2044
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 Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream 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 Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.