US Bridges

Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.76 MI N of US RTE 113 · Structure no. 200000WO0401010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFive Mile Branch R
CrossesCoonfoot Branch
Location0.76 MI N of US RTE 113
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic128 (2015)
Projected traffic157 by 2035
Trucks10%
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

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 Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch 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 Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Branch R over Coonfoot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.