US Bridges

Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 2.05 Miles South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000200022010

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 662C
CrossesPotts Mill Creek
Location2.05 Miles South of US 50
RouteState Highway 662C
Coordinates38.84859, -76.08122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2024)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2046
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 662C over Potts Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Md 662C over Potts Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.