Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek
PoorPosted for loadTalbot County, Maryland · 6 MI NW of Easton · Structure no. 200000T-0001010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 346 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2045. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tunis Mills Road over Leeds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.