US Bridges

Md 33 over Oak Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.64 Mile East of Md 329 · Structure no. 100000200002010

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
431 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,421
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 33 over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 33 over Oak Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 15,421 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,925 by 2030. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 33
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.64 Mile East of Md 329
RouteState Highway 33
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.75339, -76.1724
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,421 (2009)
Projected traffic18,925 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 33 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Md 33 over Oak 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 33 over Oak Creek carry?

About 15,421 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 33 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 33 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.