US Bridges

Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.5 MI NW Deep Branch RD · Structure no. 200000WI4781010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
242 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWetipquin Road
CrossesWetipquin Creek
Location0.5 MI NW Deep Branch RD
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.32664, -75.86644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic218 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 Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wetipquin Road over Wetipquin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.