US Bridges

New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.38 MI East of Md 371 · Structure no. 200000WO0102010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.38 MI East of Md 371
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates38.03154, -75.59184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Bridge Road over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.