US Bridges

Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.61 Mile South of Md 12A · Structure no. 100000230003020

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
2,560
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,171 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 12
CrossesSpring Hill Branch
Location0.61 Mile South of Md 12A
RouteState Highway 12
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.10574, -75.3963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2009)
Projected traffic3,171 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch 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 Spring Hill Branch carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 12 over Spring Hill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.