US Bridges

Red House Road over Nassawango Creek

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.23 MI SW of Md 12 · Structure no. 200000WO0210010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red House Road over Nassawango Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Red House Road over Nassawango Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed House Road
CrossesNassawango Creek
Location1.23 MI SW of Md 12
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates38.18928, -75.45423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Red House Road over Nassawango Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red House Road over Nassawango 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 Red House Road over Nassawango Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red House Road over Nassawango Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Red House Road over Nassawango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.