US Bridges

Nelson Road over Careytown Branch

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.15 MI S of Swamp Road · Structure no. 200000WO0504010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Road over Careytown Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Nelson Road over Careytown Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNelson Road
CrossesCareytown Branch
Location0.15 MI S of Swamp Road
RouteCounty Highway 255
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2015)
Projected traffic71 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Nelson Road over Careytown Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Road over Careytown 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 Nelson Road over Careytown Branch carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Road over Careytown Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Road over Careytown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.