US Bridges

Md 565 over Papermill Pond

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.50 Mile North of Md 322 · Structure no. 100000200028030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 565 over Papermill Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Md 565 over Papermill Pond in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,686 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 565
CrossesPapermill Pond
Location0.50 Mile North of Md 322
RouteState Highway 565A
Coordinates38.7538, -76.07134
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic2,686 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 565 over Papermill Pond built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 565 over Papermill Pond 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 565 over Papermill Pond carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 565 over Papermill Pond?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Md 565 over Papermill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.