US Bridges

Md 366 over Pilchard Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.09 Mile West of Md 703 · Structure no. 100000230041030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 366 over Pilchard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 366 over Pilchard Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,081 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 366
CrossesPilchard Creek
Location1.09 Mile West of Md 703
RouteState Highway 366
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.06858, -75.49812
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2009)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 366 over Pilchard Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 366 over Pilchard 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 366 over Pilchard Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Md 366 over Pilchard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Md 366 over Pilchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.