US Bridges

Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E Forest Grove RD · Structure no. 200000WI2071010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShavox Road
CrossesNassawango Creek
Location0.5 MI E Forest Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.35361, -75.45482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2021)
Projected traffic756 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shavox Road over Nassawango 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shavox Road over Nassawango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.