US Bridges

Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.29 MI SE of US RTE 113 · Structure no. 200000WO0302010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes Landing Road
CrossesNewport Creek
Location1.29 MI SE of US RTE 113
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.2861, -75.20691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Landing Road over Newport 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 Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes Landing Road over Newport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.