US Bridges

Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Maryland · 2 MI S of Princess Anne · Structure no. 200000S-0023010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,506 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Princess Anne
CrossesKings Creek
Location2 MI S of Princess Anne
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.16457, -75.68498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2011)
Projected traffic1,506 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Princess Anne 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 Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Princess Anne over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.