Old Stage Road over Carey Branch
GoodPosted for loadWorcester County, Maryland · 0.66 MI SE of US 113 · Structure no. 200000WO0506010
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Stage Road over Carey Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Stage Road over Carey Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Stage Road over Carey Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Stage Road over Carey 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Stage Road over Carey Branch carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Stage Road over Carey Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old Stage Road over Carey Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.