US Bridges

Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.3 MI E Wetipquin RD · Structure no. 200000WI4091010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDeep Branch RD
CrossesTyaskin Creek
Location0.3 MI E Wetipquin RD
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates38.32013, -75.85905
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2024)
Projected traffic744 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 Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin Creek built?

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

What condition is Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin 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 Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Branch RD over Tyaskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.