Md 12 over Nassawango Creek
FairWorcester County, Maryland · 4.57 Miles N of Md 354 · Structure no. 100000230001010
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,540
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 12 over Nassawango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 12 over Nassawango Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,488 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 12 over Nassawango Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Md 12 over Nassawango 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Md 12 over Nassawango Creek carry?
About 4,540 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 12 over Nassawango Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Md 12 over Nassawango Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.