US Bridges

Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile East of Md 309 · Structure no. 100000200011020

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
310
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 404 Alt
CrossesNorwich Creek
Location0.28 Mile East of Md 309
RouteState Highway 404
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.91716, -75.9574
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2009)
Projected traffic265 by 2026
Trucks8%
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

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 Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 Alt over Norwich 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.