US Bridges

Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 2 MI N of Coxs Corner · Structure no. 100000220029010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Entrance
CrossesWetipquin Creek
Location2 MI N of Coxs Corner
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.3209, -75.81646
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Entrance over Wetipquin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Private Entrance over Wetipquin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.