US Bridges

Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 3.44 MI W of Caroline CO · Structure no. 100000200014020

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
Daily traffic
10,230
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 10,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,706 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 328
CrossesBeaverdam Branch
Location3.44 MI W of Caroline CO
RouteState Highway 328
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,230 (2009)
Projected traffic12,706 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 328 over Beaverdam Branch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch carry?

About 10,230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 328 over Beaverdam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.