US Bridges

Arden Station Road over Kings Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S of Dublin Road · Structure no. 200000S-0005010

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arden Station Road over Kings Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Arden Station Road over Kings Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArden Station Road
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Dublin Road
RouteCounty Highway 311
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.15704, -75.66638
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2011)
Projected traffic729 by 2031
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 Arden Station Road over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Arden Station Road over Kings 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arden Station Road over Kings Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arden Station Road over Kings Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Arden Station Road over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.