US Bridges

Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.4 MI NW of Md RTE 349 · Structure no. 200000WI4151010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Oak Road
CrossesDennis Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of Md RTE 349
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.35378, -75.79772
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic918 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Oak Road over Dennis 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 Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Oak Road over Dennis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.