US Bridges

Millville Road over Furnace Branch

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.25 MI S of Md 12 · Structure no. 200000WO0709010

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

About this bridge

Millville Road over Furnace Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Millville Road over Furnace 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMillville Road
CrossesFurnace Branch
Location1.25 MI S of Md 12
RouteCounty Highway 13
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2015)
Projected traffic72 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millville Road over Furnace Branch built?

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

What condition is Millville Road over Furnace 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 Millville Road over Furnace Branch carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Millville Road over Furnace Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Millville Road over Furnace Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.