US Bridges

Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.75 MI E Bethel RD · Structure no. 200000WI1511010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSheppards Crossing
CrossesPocomoke River
Location0.75 MI E Bethel RD
RouteCounty Highway 377
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.44098, -75.33681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic461 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River built?

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

What condition is Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sheppards Crossing over Pocomoke River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.