US Bridges

Morris Road over Campbell Ditch

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 1.7 MI N of Md 350 · Structure no. 200000WI2661010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Campbell Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Morris Road over Campbell Ditch in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Road
CrossesCampbell Ditch
Location1.7 MI N of Md 350
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.35215, -75.40075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morris Road over Campbell Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Road over Campbell Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Road over Campbell Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Campbell Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Campbell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.