US Bridges

Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.5 MI SE of Md 328 · Structure no. 200000T-0006030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMullett Branch Roa
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Md 328
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.78903, -76.00933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mullett Branch Roa over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.