US Bridges

Royal Oak Road over Peters Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 1 MI NW of Md RTE 349 · Structure no. 200000WI4152010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Oak Road over Peters Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Royal Oak Road over Peters 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Oak Road
CrossesPeters Creek
Location1 MI NW of Md RTE 349
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.35408, -75.80913
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2024)
Projected traffic892 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 Peters Creek built?

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

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

About 732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Royal Oak Road over Peters Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Oak Road over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.