US Bridges

US 113 NB over Corkers Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.80 Miles S of US 113BU · Structure no. 100000230023010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 NB over Corkers Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 113 NB over Corkers Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,644 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 113 NB
CrossesCorkers Creek
Location1.80 Miles S of US 113BU
RouteU.S. Route 113
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.12716, -75.44174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,644 (2023)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 113 NB over Corkers Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 113 NB over Corkers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 113 NB over Corkers Creek carry?

About 3,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 113 NB over Corkers Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 113 NB over Corkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.