US Bridges

Md 347 over Rewastico Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000220044030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
Daily traffic
1,391
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 347 over Rewastico Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 347 over Rewastico Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,915 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 347
CrossesRewastico Creek
Location0.27 Mile South of US 50
RouteState Highway 347
Coordinates38.42732, -75.67741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2009)
Projected traffic1,915 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 347 over Rewastico Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 347 over Rewastico 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 347 over Rewastico Creek carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 347 over Rewastico Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Md 347 over Rewastico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.