US Bridges

US 50 over Peachblossom Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.26 Mile West of Md 565 · Structure no. 100000200009020

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
Daily traffic
31,091
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Peachblossom Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Peachblossom Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 84 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 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 31,091 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,467 by 2026. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesPeachblossom Creek
Location0.26 Mile West of Md 565
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.73122, -76.06834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,091 (2009)
Projected traffic35,467 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Peachblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 50 over Peachblossom 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Peachblossom Creek carry?

About 31,091 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Peachblossom Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 50 over Peachblossom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.