US Bridges

Hickory School Roa over Semple Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · .5 MI W. of I70 · Structure no. 200000W-4802020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
1,077
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory School Roa over Semple Run is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory School Roa over Semple Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory School Roa
CrossesSemple Run
Location.5 MI W. of I70
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61642, -77.77663
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2022)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hickory School Roa over Semple Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory School Roa over Semple Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory School Roa over Semple Run carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickory School Roa over Semple Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory School Roa over Semple Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.