US Bridges

Md 404 over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.2 M W of Dulin Road · Structure no. 100000200036020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
16,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 over Branch of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Md 404 over Branch of Mill Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMd 404
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location0.2 M W of Dulin Road
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.93434, -76.03391
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2015)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 404 over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 over Branch of Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 404 over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 404 over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.