US Bridges

Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 2 MI SW Upper Ferry Cross · Structure no. 200000WI3091010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Road
CrossesCutmaptico Creek
Location2 MI SW Upper Ferry Cross
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.3234, -75.72247
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2022)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Road over Cutmaptico 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Road over Cutmaptico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.