US Bridges

US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.50 MI W of Worcester CO · Structure no. 100000220030024

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
24,122
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 24,122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,362 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 WB
CrossesBurnt Mill Branch
Location0.50 MI W of Worcester CO
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.38473, -75.33617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,122 (2009)
Projected traffic32,362 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch carry?

About 24,122 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 50 WB over Burnt Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.