US Bridges

Md 376 over Trappe Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.32 Miles East of US 113 · Structure no. 100000230019020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
Daily traffic
4,122
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 376 over Trappe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 376 over Trappe Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,741 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 376
CrossesTrappe Creek
Location1.32 Miles East of US 113
RouteState Highway 376
Coordinates38.31395, -75.19197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,122 (2009)
Projected traffic4,741 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 376 over Trappe Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 376 over Trappe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 376 over Trappe Creek carry?

About 4,122 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 376 over Trappe Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 376 over Trappe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.