US Bridges

Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 600 Ft N Poplar Neck RD · Structure no. 200000WI1661010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesBurnt Mill Branch
Location600 Ft N Poplar Neck RD
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.40243, -75.35761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2021)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$374,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Burnt Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.