US Bridges

Kingston Road over Kings Creek

Good

Talbot County, Maryland · 5 MI NE of Easton · Structure no. 200000T-0002010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
162 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston Road over Kings Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Kingston Road over Kings Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston Road
CrossesKings Creek
Location5 MI NE of Easton
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.79249, -75.97546
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kingston Road over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston Road over Kings 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kingston Road over Kings Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kingston Road over Kings Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston Road over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.