US Bridges

Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek

Good

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.12 M S of Mill Ridge RD · Structure no. 100000200033010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 303
CrossesBr of Tuckahoe Creek
Location0.12 M S of Mill Ridge RD
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates38.8912, -75.96013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2007)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 303 over Br of Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.