US Bridges

Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.5 Mile West of US 50 · Structure no. 200000T-0009030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
827
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRabbit Hill Road
CrossesPotts Mill Creek
Location0.5 Mile West of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.85226, -76.06252
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2023)
Projected traffic863 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill 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 Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rabbit Hill Road over Potts Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.