US Bridges

Md 662B over Skipton Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 1.47 Mile South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000200021020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 662B over Skipton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 662B over Skipton Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 662B
CrossesSkipton Creek
Location1.47 Mile South of US 50
RouteState Highway 662B
Coordinates38.87959, -76.0535
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2010)
Projected traffic543 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 662B over Skipton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 662B over Skipton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 662B over Skipton Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 662B over Skipton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 662B over Skipton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.