US Bridges

Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek

Good

Somerset County, Maryland · 2.3 MI S of Princess Anne · Structure no. 200000S-0002010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Neck Road
CrossesKings Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Princess Anne
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.16486, -75.72042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2011)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Neck Road over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.