US Bridges

Bruceville Road over Miles Creek

Good

Talbot County, Maryland · 8 MI SE of Easton · Structure no. 200000T-0003010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
113 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruceville Road over Miles Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bruceville Road over Miles Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBruceville Road
CrossesMiles Creek
Location8 MI SE of Easton
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.68138, -76.00317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2021)
Projected traffic648 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bruceville Road over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruceville Road over Miles 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 Bruceville Road over Miles Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bruceville Road over Miles Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bruceville Road over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.