US Bridges

Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.74 MI SE of Wo · Structure no. 200000WO0601010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMt Olive Church RD
CrossesNassawango Creek
Location1.74 MI SE of Wo
RouteCounty Highway 16
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2010)
Projected traffic170 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango 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 Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Olive Church RD over Nassawango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.