US Bridges

Md 333 over Tred Avon River

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile South of Md 322 · Structure no. 100000200015020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
8,882
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 333 over Tred Avon River is a concrete culvert carrying Md 333 over Tred Avon River in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,882 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,905 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 333
CrossesTred Avon River
Location0.12 Mile South of Md 322
RouteState Highway 333
Coordinates38.75913, -76.07967
Functional classUrban 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 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic8,882 (2018)
Projected traffic8,905 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 333 over Tred Avon River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 333 over Tred Avon River 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 333 over Tred Avon River carry?

About 8,882 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 333 over Tred Avon River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 333 over Tred Avon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.