US Bridges

Md 303 over Br of Highfield Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.04 Mile North of Md 309 · Structure no. 100000200012010

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 303 over Br of Highfield Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 303 over Br of Highfield Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 303
CrossesBr of Highfield Creek
Location0.04 Mile North of Md 309
RouteState Highway 303
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.8877, -75.98549
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2009)
Projected traffic406 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 303 over Br of Highfield Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 303 over Br of Highfield 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 303 over Br of Highfield Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 303 over Br of Highfield Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Md 303 over Br of Highfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.