US Bridges

Md 54 over Mockingbird Creek

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 2.3 MI E of US 50 · Structure no. 100000220054010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,575
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 54 over Mockingbird Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 54 over Mockingbird Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 54
CrossesMockingbird Creek
Location2.3 MI E of US 50
RouteState Highway 54
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.46383, -75.70758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2013)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 54 over Mockingbird Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 54 over Mockingbird 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 54 over Mockingbird Creek carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 54 over Mockingbird Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 54 over Mockingbird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.