US Bridges

Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek

Poor

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.67 M S of Mt Hermon · Structure no. 200000WI2561030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek is a steel culvert carrying Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaste Gate Road
CrossesNassawango Creek
Location0.67 M S of Mt Hermon
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.33491, -75.45788
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Waste Gate Road over Nassawango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.