US Bridges

Five Bridges Road over Dividing Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · Wor-Somer CO Line · Structure no. 200000WO0705010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Bridges Road over Dividing Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Five Bridges Road over Dividing Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFive Bridges Road
CrossesDividing Creek
LocationWor-Somer CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 Bridges Road over Dividing Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Bridges Road over Dividing 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 Five Bridges Road over Dividing Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Five Bridges Road over Dividing Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Five Bridges Road over Dividing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.