Hotel Road over Carey Branch
PoorPosted for loadWorcester County, Maryland · 0.13 MI N of Hammond Road · Structure no. 200000WO0507010
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hotel Road over Carey Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hotel Road over Carey Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hotel Road over Carey Branch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hotel Road over Carey Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Hotel Road over Carey Branch carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hotel Road over Carey Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hotel Road over Carey Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.