US Bridges

Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.29 Mile East of Md 309 · Structure no. 100000200029030

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
192
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 303
CrossesBr of Tuckahoe Creek
Location0.29 Mile East of Md 309
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates38.88598, -75.98118
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic192 (2009)
Projected traffic406 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.